The Supreme Court was particularly active during the 1960s in broadening its interpretation of _____ to ensure that states and localities could not infringe on civil liberties protected by the Bill of Rights.
A. the writ of certiorari
B. the writ of habeas corpus
C. ex post factolaws
D. the due process clause
E. bills of attainder
Answer: D
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