9. In the end, the problem with acquisition of citizenship by blacks can be attributed to (1) the ambiguity of the 14th amendmen
t and (2) the federal institution with the responsibility of interpreting the constitution. Using Plessy vs Ferguson 1896, Hurtado vs California 1884, and Slaughterhouse case of 1873, explain how the US Supreme Court was instrumental in overthrowing the first reconstruction. What were the ambiguities in the 14th amendment
The 14th Amendment made it to where anyone born in America would be an American citizen and would be afforded all of the rights outlined in the constitution regardless of their race, religion or sexual orientation. The 14 amendment opened to door to more movements and groups coming forward seeking to have their rights protected by the law
I don't know what the options are for you, but I know the person must be 25 or older, A citizen of the USA for at least 7 years before being elected and a resident of the state the person is going to represent.
