1. Constitutional Purpose

2. Constitution Applies Equally to All In June 2013, the Supreme Court strikes down the “Defense of Marriage Act” which denied federal benefits to gay couples who were married in their states. 14 th Amendment: “ nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”----------led to Civil Rights Acts……Title IX (of Civil Rights Acts…..Affirmative Action programs begun in 1960s)

3. Constitution Favor Rich and Wealthy Courts rule in Citizens United Case in 2010, allowing corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money in campaigns ($8 Bil. Projected for 2016 elections) Under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, The Treasury Dept. was authorized to spend up to $700 Bil. Which went to supply capital (cash) directly to banks ($4635 per working American)……no criminal charges were brought against banks