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The selective incorporation doctrine refers to the application of certain provisions from the Bill of Rights to state governments through interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment. It ensures that fundamental rights protected at the federal level are also applicable to states, providing citizens with consistent constitutional protections across all levels of government.

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