A cult has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: isolation from the surrounding "evil" culture. distinctive rituals and beliefs that are related to its devotion to god or a person. the use of mind-altering drugs. a charismatic leader.

A cult has all of the following characteristics except:

the use of mind-altering drugs.

Explanation:

A cult is usually defined as a group of people, typically living together, who share religious beliefs that are considered extreme or strange by society in general. Cults share characteristics. They have a charismatic leader, a person skilled at persuading and motivating the audience. They also tend to isolate themselves from society, since they regard others as the "surrounding" evil. Their rituals are distinctive, sometimes must be even kept secret. However, it is not a characteristic of cults to use mind-altering drugs.

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.