Question

What phrase is used by political scientists to describe the way state judges base decisions on state constitutions when those laws grant more liberties and rights than those guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution?

Answer 1

DUE PROCESS

Step-by-step explanation:

The DUE PROCESS CLAUSE is the second provision of the fourteenth amendment that pertains to the application of the Bill of Rights. It says, '' nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty or property without DUE PROCESS of the law''.

Bill of Rights protection of liberties has been expanded to cover actions by state government as well as through a process of selective incorporation.