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The 14th Amendment restricts the actions of states by preventing them from making or enforcing laws that violate citizen rights. This protection is guaranteed by the Equal Protection Clause within the amendment.

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The 14th amendment addresses the rights of the citizens of the United States. It limits who can and cannot become President.

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