Asked by Juan-Andres Mestre on Jun 17, 2024
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The constitutional basis for the nationalization of the Bill of Rights is the ________ Amendment.
A) First
B) Fourth
C) Tenth
D) Fourteenth
Nationalization
The act of bringing a private sector entity under the control of the government, usually in key industries considered vital to national interests.
Bill of Rights
The initial ten amendments ratified in 1791 to the U.S. Constitution, ensuring rights including freedom of speech, assembly, and religion.
Fourteenth Amendment
An amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and protecting civil rights.
- Distinguish between various civil liberties protected under different articles and amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
Verified Answer
SA
Sabrina AllenJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Fourteenth Amendment, ratified in 1868, includes the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses that have been used by the Supreme Court to "incorporate" most of the protections in the Bill of Rights and apply them to the states. This process is known as "nationalization" or "selective incorporation." Therefore, the correct answer is D.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between various civil liberties protected under different articles and amendments of the U.S. Constitution.