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Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.9
What is the purpose of the incorporation doctrine?
It establishes new rights that are not mentioned in the Bill of Rights.
It limits the scope of the Bill of Rights to federal government actions only.
It allows states to interpret the Bill of Rights as they see fit.
It applies the protections of the Bill of Rights to the states through the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment.
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