The following statements are from Enlightenment philosophers: 1. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
2. Constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it.
3. Where the whole power of one department is exercised by the same hands which possess the whole power of another department, the fundamental principles of a free constitution are subverted.
4. You are free at all times, in all places, as soon as you do what you wish to do.
Which statement reflects the idea of a social contract? (3 points)

Select one:
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

pretty sure a is right

facts: the 14th amendment

the 14th amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws.

the 14th amendment was intended to protect the rights of former slaves after the american civil war.

the 14th amendment was approved by congress in june of 1866 and ratified by the states on july 9, 1868.

the 14th amendment establishes that all persons born in the united states are citizens and are guaranteed all the rights of citizenship.

the 14th amendment establishes that the law protects all citizens equally.

in this case the passage of the 14th amendment   that was violated was the last part in which it states that there is equal protection of the law.