Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court's first ruling on the nationalization of
The Bill of Rights in the 1833 case Barron v.Baltimore?

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In the case of Barron v. Baltimore, the Supreme Court ruled that the Bill of Rights only limited the power of the national government, and did not apply to state governments. This decision was based on the fact that the Bill of Rights only applied to the federal government and did not contain language indicating that it applied to state governments. This ruling maintained the traditional understanding of federalism, with distinct spheres of power for the national and state governments.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Supreme Court's First