What rights are guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment?

• A. Citizenship to those born or naturalized; equal protection under the law; due process.
• B. Citizenship only to people born in the United States; no due process rights.
• C. Right to bear arms is guaranteed by this amendment.
• D. Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.

Answer: (A)

The Fourteenth Amendment centers on making sure people are treated fairly by state governments: it defines who is a citizen and protects individuals from state action through due process and equal protection under the law. This answer is best because it specifically lists citizenship for those born or naturalized, plus the guarantees of due process and equal protection—three core protections that the Fourteenth Amendment enshrines for anyone within U.S. jurisdiction.

Other rights people often associate with this topic belong to different amendments: gun rights are protected by the Second Amendment, and protections against unreasonable searches and seizures come from the Fourth Amendment. Also, citizenship isn’t limited to birth inside the United States— naturalized citizens are included as well—so phrasing about citizenship only by birth is incorrect.