The Supreme Court was particularly active during the 1960s in broadening its interpretation of the _____ to ensure that states and localities could not infringe on civil liberties protected by the Bill of Rights.

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The due process clause, found in both the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution, ensures that the government must follow fair and established procedures when depriving individuals of life, liberty, or property. During the 1960s, the Supreme Court used this clause to broaden its interpretation and ensure that states and localities were held to the same standards as the federal government in protecting civil liberties under the Bill of Rights.

The Supreme Court Was Particularly Active During the 1960s in Broadening