Asked by Hamza Nijdawi on May 31, 2024
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In Barron v.Baltimore , the Supreme Court ruled that
A) the Bill of Rights applied only to the national government.
B) the national government had the power to establish a national bank.
C) the Bill of Rights applied equally to the national and state governments.
D) there are certain occasions when restraints on speech are permissible.
Barron v. Baltimore
A landmark Supreme Court case in 1833 which established the principle that the Bill of Rights applied only to the federal government, not to the states.
Supreme Court
The highest federal court in the United States, with ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all U.S. federal courts and over state court cases involving issues of federal law.
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing essential rights and freedoms to American citizens.
- Understand the concept of governmental authority and limits as interpreted in landmark Supreme Court cases.
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Sabrina DanelleJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In Barron v. Baltimore (1833), the Supreme Court ruled that the Bill of Rights applied only to the national government, not to the states. This decision was based on the understanding that the Bill of Rights was designed to limit the powers of the national government specifically.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of governmental authority and limits as interpreted in landmark Supreme Court cases.