Asked by Ahleel Gardner on May 21, 2024
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What did the United States Supreme Court conclude in the Insular Cases?
A) The constitution followed the flag.
B) The flag followed the constitution.
C) The constitution did not follow the flag.
D) The flag was not protected by the constitution.
Insular Cases
A series of early 20th-century Supreme Court decisions that determined the applicability of the U.S. Constitution to territories acquired by the United States, notably ruling that full constitutional rights do not automatically extend to all areas under American control.
United States Supreme Court
The apex judicial authority in the U.S., responsible for interpreting the Constitution and adjudicating disputes with final authority.
- Ascertain the legal and political actions taken in response to new territories gained by America after the Spanish-American War.
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Zayna QaqieshMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Insular Cases concluded that the Constitution did not automatically extend full U.S. rights to territories acquired by the United States. This meant that the rights and privileges granted by the Constitution were not guaranteed to residents of these territories unless Congress explicitly stated so.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the legal and political actions taken in response to new territories gained by America after the Spanish-American War.