AP Government and Politics

Selective Incorporation

This process ensures that certain fundamental rights are upheld at both federal and state levels, notably through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause.

The Due Process Clause

Fourteenth Amendment guarantees that states cannot infringe upon fundamental rights without due process, ensuring civil liberties are protected.

The Necessary and Proper Clause

Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, grants Congress the power to make laws necessary to carry out its enumerated powers, allowing for the creation of implied powers. Stretches the law beyond what is explicitly stated in the Constitution

Which of the following ideals of democracy is reflected in the procedure for apportionment in the House of Representatives?