Question

which of the following amendments have been selectively incorporated to the states using the fourteenth amendment?

correct answer(s)

first amendment
second amendment
seventh amendment
eighth amendment
third amendment

Explanation:

Identify incorporated amendments

The First Amendment (fully incorporated), Second Amendment (incorporated via McDonald v. Chicago), and Eighth Amendment (incorporated regarding cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines) have been selectively incorporated to apply to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause.

Identify unincorporated amendments

The Third Amendment (not incorporated in most jurisdictions/no Supreme Court ruling) and the Seventh Amendment (right to jury trial in civil cases) have not been selectively incorporated to the states.

Answer:

• First Amendment (Correct answer)
• Second Amendment (Correct answer)
• Third Amendment
• Seventh Amendment
• Eighth Amendment (Correct answer)