How much do you know about the US Constitution? A quiz.

With the ceremonial reading of the US Constitution in Congress and with debate heating up over the proper role and meaning of America's founding documents, the Monitor thought a quick quiz might be in order. Test your knowledge of the US Constitution.

8. When they were ratified, the first 10 amendments acted as a restraint on the national government. But in the years since almost all the amendments have been enforced against the states as well. It has been done by invoking rights laid down in the 14th Amendment. Which of the following rights are protected by the 14th Amendment?

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All persons in the US are entitled to the equal protection of the laws.

All persons born in the US are citizens of the US.

States may not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

All of the above.

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