Chapter 3.7 Flashcards
What are the implications of the doctrine of selective incorporation?
Selective Incorporation
Only having some parts of the Bill of Rights apply to states.
Due Process
Concept of fundamental fairness that keeps a good government.
Fourteenth Amendment
Strengthened due process, natural citizenship, and due process for taking of property.
Just Compensation
Giving compensation when private land is taken for public use.
Give background for McDonald v. Chicago (2010)
Chicago made people register handguns, but wouldn’t process the registrations.
What was the question in McDonald v. Chicago (2010)?
Does the 2nd amendment apply to the states via the 14th amendment and prevent states from banning citizens owning handguns?
What was the ruling in McDonald v. Chicago (2010)?
For McDonald, 5:4. 2nd amendment applies to the states via the 14th amendment.