Which of the Following Best Describes the Supreme Court's First

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court's first ruling on the nationalization of
The Bill of Rights in the 1833 case Barron v.Baltimore?

• A)The takings clause restricts national and state governments but not local governments.
• B)The Bill of Rights should not be used if a state's constitution already contains its own bill of rights.
• C)The takings clause does not cover accidents caused by government officials.
• D)The Bill of Rights limits the national government but not state governments.

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Definitions:

Exoneration

The act of being cleared or absolved from blame, responsibility, obligation, or, specifically in legal terms, criminal charges.

Surety

is a guarantee, usually in the form of a bond, where one party guarantees the debts or obligations of another party to a third party.

Surety

A financial guarantee by one party (the surety) to assume responsibility for the debt obligation of a borrower if that borrower defaults.

Principal Debtor

The primary individual or entity responsible for fulfilling the obligations of a debt or loan agreement.