Until the Twentieth Century, Many Americans Believed That the Bill

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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:

Tenacious Secretions

Thick and sticky bodily fluids that are difficult to expel, often associated with respiratory conditions.

Tracheal Suctioning

A medical procedure used to remove mucous, blood, or other secretions from the trachea to maintain an open and clear airway for breathing.

Hemoptysis

The coughing up of blood or bloody mucus from the lungs or airway.

Incentive Spirometer

A respiratory therapy device used to encourage patients to breathe deeply to prevent lung complications after surgery or during illness.