Freedom of Speech Quick Check
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Question
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 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 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 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 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.
The correct answer is:
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 the concept of selective incorporation and its effect on freedom of expression.
Selective incorporation is a legal doctrine that applies the protections of the Bill of Rights to the states through the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. It means that certain rights from the Bill of Rights can be applied to the states, limiting their ability to infringe upon those rights.
Analyzing the options:
1. 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 because selective incorporation applies to the states, not just the national government.
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 correct. Selective incorporation has gradually reduced freedom of expression by allowing states to ignore certain freedoms found in the Bill of Rights. By selectively incorporating specific rights, states may still have the ability to restrict freedom of expression in ways that the federal government cannot.
3. Selective incorporation has expanded the freedom of expression by forcing states to protect the freedom of speech.
This option is incorrect. Selective incorporation does not force states to protect the freedom of speech. It only limits their ability to infringe upon it.
4. 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. Prior to selective incorporation, states were not necessarily required to protect the freedom of speech in the same way as the federal government.
Based on the analysis, the correct option is:
- Selective incorporation has gradually reduced freedom of expression by allowing states to ignore certain freedoms found in the Bill of Rights.