Question

if two people of different ethnic backgrounds were guilty of the same crime, but only one of them were accused and tried, this would be a violation of
due process and equal protection under the law.
the right of citizenship and equal protection.
the right of citizenship and due process.
due process and the enforcement clause.

Explanation:

Equal protection under the law requires that individuals in similar situations (here, both guilty of the same crime) are treated equally by the legal system. Due process ensures fair legal procedures, and selectively accusing only one person based on ethnicity violates this fair treatment. Citizenship rights are not relevant here as the scenario does not involve citizenship status, and the enforcement clause is tied to implementing civil rights laws, not this direct unequal legal treatment.

Answer:

A. due process and equal protection under the law.