Selective Incorporation & the 14th Amendment
Susan Lewis
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers selective incorporation, the process of applying the Bill of Rights to states through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause. It explains how this process works through judicial review, using key Supreme Court cases like McDonald v. Chicago (2nd Amendment) and Mapp v. Ohio (4th Amendment) as examples. The guide also emphasizes the importance of understanding fundamental rights and the role of the Supreme Court in protecting them from state infringement.
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Question 1 of 13
Ready to test your knowledge? 🤔 Which of the following best describes selective incorporation?
Applying the Bill of Rights to the federal government
Applying the Bill of Rights to the states through the 14th Amendment
Allowing states to create their own Bill of Rights
The Supreme Court deciding which laws are constitutional