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:

Strategic Philanthropy

A form of corporate social responsibility where companies align charitable activities with their strategic business goals, enhancing both societal and business outcomes.

Social Entrepreneurship

A form of entrepreneurship where the primary objective is to address and solve social problems through innovative solutions.

Strategic Philanthropy

The practice of companies aligning their charitable activities with their business goals, creating mutual benefits for both their stakeholders and the community.

Superficial Discounting

Offering discounts that appear significant but have minimal real impact on the overall cost or value.