Incorporation Doctrine

The video tutorial explains the evolution of the Bill of Rights and its application to state governments. Initially, the Bill of Rights only applied to the federal government, but the 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, began to change this. The Supreme Court's interpretation evolved over time, leading to the doctrine of selective incorporation, which extends certain rights to the states. Key cases like Gitlow v. New York and Palko v. Connecticut illustrate this shift. By the mid-20th century, most of the first eight amendments were incorporated, ensuring broader protection of individual rights against state actions.

What was the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights when it was first written?

• To apply restrictions on state governments

• To ensure fundamental rights were protected from federal government actions

• To establish a national religion

• To grant voting rights to all citizens

Which amendment was introduced to counteract laws restricting the rights of newly freed slaves?

• The 14th Amendment

• The 13th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

What was the outcome of the Slaughterhouse Cases regarding the 14th Amendment?

• The 14th Amendment was applied to state citizenship rights

• The 14th Amendment was expanded to include all Bill of Rights protections

• The 14th Amendment was deemed inapplicable to state actions

• The 14th Amendment was repealed

What concept did the Supreme Court adopt instead of total incorporation?

• Partial incorporation

• Selective incorporation

• Complete incorporation

• Federal incorporation

Which case set the standard for selective incorporation?

• Engel vs. Vitale

• Miranda vs. Arizona

• Palko vs. Connecticut

• Gideon vs. Wainwright

Which amendment's right to bear arms was extended to the states in 2010?

• The First Amendment

• The Second Amendment

• The Fourth Amendment

• The Sixth Amendment

Which amendment has not been incorporated into state law?

• The Third Amendment

• The First Amendment

• The Second Amendment

• The Fourth Amendment