Until the Twentieth Century, Many Americans Believed That the Bill

question 61

Essay

Until the twentieth century, many Americans believed that the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution was applicable only to the federal government and not to the states. Describe how the Supreme Court used the Fourteenth Amendment to advance and apply the Bill of Rights more broadly and uniformly. What has been the impact of the Court's actions over the past 30 to 40 years with regard to civil liberties?

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Definitions:

Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Strategies and education aimed at reducing the occurrence of pregnancies among teenagers.

Morbidity and Mortality

Terms referring to the incidence rate of disease (morbidity) and the rate of death (mortality) within a population, indicators often used in public health.

Demographic Data

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it, covering factors like age, gender, income, and ethnicity.

Home Care

Care given in the patient's own residence by medical professionals, family members, or friends, aimed at health maintenance or support.