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What are the differences between procedural and substantive due process?

Procedural: Fairness in how the government acts. | Substantive: Protecting fundamental rights; about the content of the law.

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What are the differences between procedural and substantive due process?

Procedural: Fairness in how the government acts. | Substantive: Protecting fundamental rights; about the content of the law.

What was the effect of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade?

Effect: Authority to regulate abortion returned to state and federal legislative bodies.

What was the effect of incorporation?

Effect: Ensures consistent protection of individual rights across the country; protects from state overreach.

What is the role of the Supreme Court in relation to due process?

Interprets the Due Process Clause and applies it to specific cases, defining the scope of individual rights.