FEDERAL SUPREMACY AND SELECTIVE INCORPORATION

The video explores the evolution of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the Bill of Rights and its initial application only to the federal government. It discusses the 14th Amendment's role in extending rights to state actions and the development of the selective incorporation doctrine by the Supreme Court. Key constitutional clauses like the Supremacy and Commerce Clauses are examined, highlighting landmark cases that shaped their interpretation.

What was the primary limitation of the Bill of Rights when it was first enacted?

• It applied to both state and federal governments.

• It applied only to state governments.

• It applied only to the federal government.

• It did not apply to any government.

Which amendment was introduced to protect citizens' rights from state interference after the Civil War?

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

What is the concept of selective incorporation?

• Applying all Bill of Rights provisions to the states automatically.

• Applying only certain Bill of Rights provisions to the states.

• Applying no Bill of Rights provisions to the states.

• Applying state laws to the federal government.

Which case set the standard for selective incorporation?

• Gideon vs. Wainwright

• Miranda vs. Arizona

• McDonald vs. Chicago

• Palko vs. Connecticut

What was the first constitution of the United States called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

What does the Supremacy Clause establish?

• State and federal laws are equal.

• The President's orders are supreme over all laws.

• Federal laws are supreme over state laws.

• State laws are supreme over federal laws.

What is the purpose of the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

• To allow states to ignore other states' laws.

• To allow states to discriminate against out-of-state citizens.

• To ensure states respect each other's judicial proceedings.

• To give states the power to regulate commerce.

Which case defined commerce as any dealings between states?

• Slaughterhouse Cases

• Gibbons vs. Ogden

• McCulloch vs. Maryland

• Gitlow vs. New York

How can the federal government influence state policies?

• By appointing state governors.

• By passing state laws.

• By offering grants and funds.

• By ignoring state decisions.

What was the impact of the National Minimum Drinking Age Act?

• It allowed states to set their own drinking age.

• It had no impact on state laws.

• It required states to lower the drinking age to 18.

• It mandated a drinking age of 21, with penalties for non-compliance.