Which Provision of the Bill of Rights Was the First

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which provision of the Bill of Rights was the first to be selectively nationalized, or applied to the states, by the U.S.Supreme Court?

• A)the First Amendment's prohibition against an "establishment of religion"
• B)the Second Amendment's assurance that "the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"
• C)the Fourth Amendment's requirement that authorities not search a person or property without a warrant
• D)the Fifth Amendment's guarantee that private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation
• E)the Eighth Amendment's ban on "cruel and unusual punishments"

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the role of reinforcement in shaping actions.

Self-Actualized

The state in which an individual achieves their fullest potential, including creative expression, quest for spiritual enlightenment, pursuit of knowledge, and the desire to give to society.

Physiological Needs

Basic, essential life requirements such as food, water, and shelter that must be met for survival.

Affiliation Needs

The human desire to feel a sense of involvement and belonging within a social group or environment.