why do only some of the Bill of Rights apply to the states but not all? I thought the bill of rights was for the people, regardless of federal or state arenas

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why do only some of the Bill of Rights apply to the states but not all? I thought the bill of rights was for the people, regardless of federal or state arenas

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The Bill of Rights is a set of amendments to the Constitution and therefore the law of the land. It applies to everyone in U.S. territory.