Which of the following correctly analyzes the effect the Supreme Court’s use of selective incorporation has had on the freedom of expression?(1 point)
Responses
Selective incorporation had no effect on the freedom of expression as states have always had to protect the freedom of speech.
Selective incorporation had no effect on the freedom of expression as states have always had to protect the freedom of speech.
Selective incorporation has gradually reduced freedom of expression by allowing states to ignore certain freedoms found in the Bill of Rights.
Selective incorporation has gradually reduced freedom of expression by allowing states to ignore certain freedoms found in the Bill of Rights.
Selective incorporation has limited the freedom of expression by only requiring the national government to abide by the freedom of speech.
Selective incorporation has limited the freedom of expression by only requiring the national government to abide by the freedom of speech.
Selective incorporation has expanded the freedom of expression by forcing states to protect the freedom of speech.
Selective incorporation has expanded the freedom of expression by forcing states to protect the freedom of speech.
Selective incorporation has expanded the freedom of expression by forcing states to protect the freedom of speech.
The correct answer is: Selective incorporation has expanded the freedom of expression by forcing states to protect the freedom of speech.
To answer this question, we need to understand what selective incorporation is and its impact on the freedom of expression. Selective incorporation is a legal doctrine that applies some, but not all, of the provisions of the Bill of Rights to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause.
To determine the correct option, we can analyze each response:
1. "Selective incorporation had no effect on the freedom of expression as states have always had to protect the freedom of speech."
This option is incorrect because selective incorporation did have an effect on the freedom of expression by extending certain constitutional protections to the states.
2. "Selective incorporation has gradually reduced freedom of expression by allowing states to ignore certain freedoms found in the Bill of Rights."
This option is also incorrect because selective incorporation did not reduce freedom of expression. Instead, it aimed to extend those freedoms to the states.
3. "Selective incorporation has limited the freedom of expression by only requiring the national government to abide by the freedom of speech."
This option is incorrect as well because selective incorporation does not solely pertain to the national government. It applies the Bill of Rights to the states, not just the federal government.
4. "Selective incorporation has expanded the freedom of expression by forcing states to protect the freedom of speech."
This option is correct. Selective incorporation has expanded the freedom of expression by requiring states to protect the freedom of speech as guaranteed by the First Amendment.
Therefore, the correct answer is: "Selective incorporation has expanded the freedom of expression by forcing states to protect the freedom of speech."