Part C

Amendments 12, 13, 14, & 15 are often referred to as a major turning point in US government policy. Why?


In the amendments 12,13, 14, 15th it introduced ideas such as the electoral college and abolishment of slavery. These few amendments are often known to be what caused major turning points for America. It was most important probably because it made certain changes in how the government was runs. Firstly it was a major turning point because in the 14th amendment it made it so the government cannot rob people of their freedoms, slavery is basically robbing people of their freedoms. Letting the African Americans have their freedom and abolishing slavery sets a huge turning point for the US. As the 15th amendment allows all citizens to be able to vote even the African Americans. Although at that time women were at that time not able to vote. This, in personal opinion, contradicts the 14th amendment at that time. Of course it has changed and women are allowed the same freedom and rights. As people know, "freedom" and "equality" is how America is viewed, it is what America is meant to go by. If it wasn't for these amendments it wouldn't have made such a big turning point for American towards it's goal is a country with freedom and equality.

Does the 14th combine with the earlier "no religious test" clause to guarantee a vision of a diverse and equitable society with no government discrimination?

The 14th amendment states that laws made against liberty, freedom, and citizens property are not allowed. As the "no religious test" clause states that a person in office cannot discriminate against the religion of others in the office. Although i do not think they combine together to guarantee a vision of diverse and equitable society but I do think that it in some ways it supports the idea of a diverse and equal society. As the 14th amendment supports diversity and freedom by abolishing slavery, this guarantees a vision of a equal society. Having the "no religious test" clause keeps diversity of culture and religious beliefs, not making anything mainly based of raise OR religion.