In 1–2 sentences, analyze the effects that the Supreme Court’s use of selective incorporation has had on federalism by explaining one positive and one negative effect.

Answer 1

One positive effect of the Supreme Court's use of selective incorporation is that it has helped protect individual rights by ensuring that the Bill of Rights applies to the states, promoting equal treatment across the country. On the other hand, a negative effect could be that it has led to a centralization of power, as the Supreme Court has gained more authority in determining the scope of individual rights and limiting state autonomy.