Question

How has the Supreme Court influenced the process of

incorporating the Bill of Rights?
Explain how Palko and Duncan changed the Supreme
Court's approach to selective incorporation.

Answer 1

Palko involved restricting incorporation of the Bill of Rights on the state level. In contrast, Duncan resulted in an expansion of incorporation when the conviction was overturned due to the lack of a jury trial.

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Answer 2

The US Supreme Court was very important in influencing the process of incorporation of the Bill of Rights. ... The Ducan case resulted in the Court expanding incorporation, the Supreme Court incorporated the 6th Amendment and determined that state courts should respect the right to a jury trial.