Which clause of the Fourteenth Amendment is most closely associated with the doctrine of substantive due process?
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Correct answer: The Due Process Clause
Substantive due process developed from the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause, which says states may not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. Courts have interpreted this clause to protect certain fundamental rights from government interference.
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