1. Which of the following statements about the incorporation doctrine is true? (1 point)
It allows a state to deny due process to its citizens.
It allows states to establish a state religion.
It applies to all of the first 10 amendments.
It applies parts of the Bill of Rights to state governments
The correct statement is: "It applies parts of the Bill of Rights to state governments."
which supreme court case held that the First Amendment rights of free speech applied to the states as well as the national government?
Gitlow v. New York
Engle v. Vitale
Murray v. New York
Engle v. Curlett
The correct answer is "Gitlow v. New York."
Which of the following was the main concern addressed by the Fourteenth Amendment?
civil right of former slaves
election of the president
prohibition of alcohol
voting rights of women
The main concern addressed by the Fourteenth Amendment was the civil rights of former slaves.
The statement that is true about the incorporation doctrine is: It applies parts of the Bill of Rights to state governments.
The correct answer is: It applies parts of the Bill of Rights to state governments.
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand what the incorporation doctrine is. The incorporation doctrine is a legal principle that applies parts of the Bill of Rights, which are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, to the state governments. This means that certain rights and protections guaranteed by the Bill of Rights also apply to the state level, not only at the federal level.
To determine which statement is true, we can evaluate each option:
- "It allows a state to deny due process to its citizens." This statement is false. The incorporation doctrine actually ensures that states cannot deny due process to their citizens, as due process is a fundamental constitutional right.
- "It allows states to establish a state religion." This statement is also false. The incorporation doctrine does not grant states the power to establish a state religion. In fact, the First Amendment specifically prohibits the government from establishing a religion.
- "It applies to all of the first 10 amendments." This statement is false. The incorporation doctrine only applies parts of the Bill of Rights, not necessarily all ten amendments.
- "It applies parts of the Bill of Rights to state governments." This statement is true. The incorporation doctrine applies certain provisions of the Bill of Rights to state governments, ensuring that citizens' rights and protections are not limited to the federal level.
Therefore, the correct answer is: It applies parts of the Bill of Rights to state governments.