CG1a&b: Citizen Rights & Responsibilities & Due Process

Under due process, you have the right to an attorney if you cannot afford one.

• True

• False

The FIRST written plan for the government of the United States of America.

• The Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

What civic responsibility is expected of all eligible citizens during elections?

• Citizens are expected to vote.

• Citizens must run for office.

_______ are freedoms that are protected by law.

• Rights

• Responsibilities

The goal of due process is to treat people fairly.

• True

• False

What helps guarantee that the U.S. government does not violate citizens' rights to due process?

• The electoral college

• The Bill of Rights

The right to a trial by jury is part of the right to due process.

• True

• False

The procedures that must occur before the government can take away the rights of a citizen are called

• amendments

• Due Process of Law

If a police officer searches a home without a warrant, this is

• allowing due process

• denying due process

______ are rules that are made by the government.

• Laws

• Amendments