Due Process

Due Process

Poll

Due process says that laws must be reasonable, consistent, and fair for all citizens.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

There are basic rules for due process. They include: Accused person (check all that apply)

• Does not have to be told of the charges against him

• Has the right to a fair trial

• Has the right to a fair jury

• Has the right to speak and defend himself

Fill in the Blanks

Several amendments protect a citizen’s rights by due process. The ______ and ______ amendments define due process.

Poll

Read the situation below. Decide if the person experienced due process of law.

Charles Wright was accused of murder. He went to trial and was found guilty. Later, his family learned that one of the jurors knew Charles in school and never liked him.

• Yes

• No

Poll

Read the situation below. Decide if the person experienced due process of law.

Susan Taylor was accused of bank robbery. She went to trial and was found guilty. Her lawyer told her she could not speak in the courtroom to defend herself.

• Yes

• No

Poll

Read the situation below. Decide if the person experienced due process of law.

Ryan Harper was accused of taking money from his employer. He was not told of the charges against him before he went to trial. He went to trial and was found innocent.

• Yes

• No