In the Twentieth Century, the Supreme Court Became Increasingly More

question 69

Multiple Choice

In the twentieth century, the Supreme Court became increasingly more willing to protect individuals against intrusive state actions. What instrument gave the Supreme Court this authority?

• A) the Civil Rights Act of 1871
• B) the Alien and Sedition Acts
• C) the First Amendment, which guaranteed freedom of speech
• D) the Fourteenth Amendment, which guaranteed due process of law by the states
• E) the free exercise clause

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Definitions:

Abdomen

The part of the body that contains the digestive organs, bounded by the diaphragm and the pelvis.

SOB

Stands for shortness of breath, a symptom in which a person finds it difficult to breathe or catch their breath, often indicative of respiratory or cardiac conditions.

Forearm

The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow, consisting of two bones, the radius and ulna, along with muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.

Extends

To stretch out, spread, or continue in space or time; in anatomy, it often refers to the motion increasing the angle between body parts.