1. Gov Review Video #49: The Incorporation Doctrine
Everything You Need To Know About The Incorporation Doctrine To Succeed In Gov

2. Incorporation Doctrine (Selective Incorporation): A Brief Background
Up until 1925, the Bill of Rights applied ONLY to the federal government
Barron v. Baltimore (1833):
Supreme Court stated the Bill of Rights did NOT apply to states
Gitlow v. NY (1925):
Supreme Court began stating the Bill of Rights applied to states
Why the change?

3. The 14th Amendment
“No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

4. Examples of the Incorporation Doctrine
Mapp v. Ohio (1961):
Exclusionary Rule (4th amendment - search and seizure without a warrant) was applied to states
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963):
Incorporation of the 6th amendment (right to an attorney) for states
Miranda v. Arizona (1965):
Incorporation of the 5th amendment (right to remain silent) for states

5. 14th Amendment and Equal Protection
Brown v. Board of Education (1954):
Overturned Plessy’s “Separate but equal” doctrine
Segregated schools were a violation of equal protection clause of 14th amendment

6. Test Tips Multiple Choice: Everything in the PPT - seriously
Free Response:
Define the Incorporation Doctrine
Provide examples

7. See You Back Here For The Final Video, #50: Important Court Cases To Know
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