Congress historically has a. Had no discernible pattern in regards to the representation of Americans. b. Been comprised of older, white Christian men with blue collar backgrounds, and average personal wealth. c. Been comprised of older, white Christian men with professional backgrounds and higher than average personal wealth. d. Reflected the demographics of their constituents.

c is the answer for this

facts: the 14th amendment

the 14th amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws.

the 14th amendment was intended to protect the rights of former slaves after the american civil war.

the 14th amendment was approved by congress in june of 1866 and ratified by the states on july 9, 1868.

the 14th amendment establishes that all persons born in the united states are citizens and are guaranteed all the rights of citizenship.

the 14th amendment establishes that the law protects all citizens equally.

in this case the passage of the 14th amendment   that was violated was the last part in which it states that there is equal protection of the law.