Which of the following theories about the applicability of the Bill of Rights to the states can be said to have emerged victorious?
A) the "No Incorporation" theory
B) the "Selective Incorporation" theory
C) the "Total Incorporation" theory
D) the "Total Incorporation Plus" theory
E) the "Partial Incorporation" theory

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The Selective Incorporation theory emerged victorious, which holds that the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment incorporates some, but not all, of the protections in the Bill of Rights and applies them to the states. This has been the prevailing view of the Supreme Court since the mid-20th century.

Which of the Following Theories About the Applicability of the Bill