Which clause of the Fourteenth Amendment protects life, liberty, and property from state deprivation without proper legal process?
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Correct answer: The Due Process Clause
The Due Process Clause prevents states from depriving people of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. It later became important in many cases involving civil liberties and individual rights.
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