Which of the following statements provides the most accurate description of the impact of the Fourteenth Amendment?
A. The Fourteenth Amendment forced states to abide by most provisions of the Bill of Rights, but the process was gradual, taking over one hundred years.
B. The Fourteenth Amendment forced states to abide by all provisions of the Bill of Rights.
C. The Fourteenth Amendment forced the national government to abide by most provisions of the Bill of Rights, but the process was gradual, taking over one hundred years.
D. The Fourteenth Amendment forced individuals and corporate entities to abide by all provisions of the Bill of Rights.
Answer: A
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