Question

Which of the following correctly analyzes the effect the Supreme Court’s use of selective incorporation has had on the freedom of expression?(1 point)
Responses

Selective incorporation has expanded the freedom of expression by forcing states to protect the freedom of speech.
Selective incorporation has expanded the freedom of expression by forcing states to protect the freedom of speech.

Selective incorporation has limited the freedom of expression by only requiring the national government to abide by the freedom of speech.
Selective incorporation has limited the freedom of expression by only requiring the national government to abide by the freedom of speech.

Selective incorporation has gradually reduced freedom of expression by allowing states to ignore certain freedoms found in the Bill of Rights.
Selective incorporation has gradually reduced freedom of expression by allowing states to ignore certain freedoms found in the Bill of Rights.

Selective incorporation had no effect on the freedom of expression as states have always had to protect the freedom of speech.

Answer 1

Selective incorporation has expanded the freedom of expression by forcing states to protect the freedom of speech.

Explanation: Through the 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause, the Supreme Court has gradually applied First Amendment protections against the states (e.g., Gitlow v. New York), so states must now honor freedom of speech.