Which of the following best describes the piecemeal process through which the Supreme Court has applied the protections included in the Bill of Rights to the states?

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The process through which the Supreme Court has applied the protections included in the Bill of Rights to the states is called selective incorporation. This process has been gradual and piecemeal, as the Court has considered individual provisions of the Bill of Rights and determined whether they should be applied to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause. This has resulted in a patchwork of protections that vary by state and by specific constitutional provision.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Piecemeal Process Through