Barron v. Baltimore was the first court case to address the question of whether the Bill of Rights applied to
a. states and local governments.
b. actions of the federal government.
c. foreign nationals.
d. free black men and women.
e. elected officials.
Question 2
When did the Bill of Rights gain the most prominence in American politics and government through Supreme Court decisions?
a. Under the Articles of Confederation
b. During the War of 1812
c. Immediately after its adoption
d. After the Civil War
e. In the twentieth century
