Which of the following is the name of the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment that requires states, in addition to the federal government, to follow the Bill of Rights?
(1 point)
Responses
Federalism Doctrine
Federalism Doctrine
Supreme Doctrine
Supreme Doctrine
Incorporation Doctrine
Incorporation Doctrine
Civil Liberties Doctrine
Civil Liberties Doctrine
Incorporation Doctrine
The correct answer is: Incorporation Doctrine.
The correct answer is the Incorporation Doctrine. To arrive at this answer, we can eliminate the other options by understanding their definitions:
1. Federalism Doctrine: This doctrine relates to the division of power between the federal government and the states, ensuring a balance of power. It does not specifically address the incorporation of the Bill of Rights.
2. Supreme Doctrine: There isn't a widely recognized doctrine or interpretation with this specific name.
3. Civil Liberties Doctrine: This term refers to the protection and promotion of individual rights and freedoms. While it is related to the Bill of Rights, it does not specifically address the requirement for states to follow it.
Now, we are left with the Incorporation Doctrine. This doctrine is the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment that holds that states are also obligated to abide by the provisions of the Bill of Rights, just like the federal government. It means that certain fundamental rights protected by the Bill of Rights are also applied to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause.