The Process by Which the Supreme Court Has Expanded Specific

question 76

Multiple Choice

The process by which the Supreme Court has expanded specific parts of the Bill of Rights to protect citizens against state and federal actions is called:

• A) habeas corpus
• B) selective incorporation
• C) the takings clause
• D) dual federalism
• E) cooperative federalism

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