Which specific clause of the 14th Amendment has been the primary tool for incorporating the Bill of Rights?
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Correct answer: The Due Process Clause
The Supreme Court has primarily used the Due Process Clause, which prohibits states from depriving any person of 'life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.' The 'liberty' mentioned in this clause is interpreted to include most fundamental rights found in the first eight amendments.
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