Congress enacts a statute punishing "each and every conspiracy entered into by any two or more persons for the purpose of denying persons housing, employment, or education, solely because of their race." Under which of the following constitutional provisions is the authority of Congress to pass such a statute most clearly and easily justifiable?
The obligation of contracts clause. The general welfare clause of Article I, Â§8.  The Thirteenth Amendment. The Fourteenth Amendment
Question: Congress enacts a statute punishing "each and every conspiracy entered into by any two or more persons for the purpose of denying persons housing, employment, or education, solely because of their race." Under which of the following constitutional provisions is the authority of Congress to pass such a statute most clearly and easily justifiable?
A. The obligation of contracts clause.
B. The general welfare clause of Article I, Â§8. 
C. The Thirteenth Amendment.
D. The Fourteenth Amendment
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