Understanding Due Process in the U.S.

Which document protects the rights of citizens in the United States?

• The James Madison Proclamation

• The Judicial System

• The Constitution

• The Magna Carta

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Which branch of the United States government administers justice?

• The Federal Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Washington Branch

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Bill of Amendments

• The Bill of Madison

• The Bill of Rights

• The Judicial Amendments

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Which best describes 'due process of the law'?

• someone convicted of a crime does not have rights

• someone convicted of a crime still has rights

• a law that is just and fair

• a judge can do whatever he wants

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Under the Constitution, the ____________ must match the crime.

• punishment

• police

• judge

• law

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Which of the following is NOT a part of 'due process of the law'?

• speedy and fair trial

• innocent until proven guilty

• fair and appropriate punishments

• no consequences for breaking the law

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'Due Process of the Law' is focused on protecting the rights of ______________.

• judges and members of the judicial branch

• members of law enforcement

• citizens who have been accused of committing a crime

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Read this Scenario and then answer the question: Toby was accused of hurting someone in a fight. He was arrested and went to jail without a trial. Did Toby receive the due process of law?

• Yes, he was in the fight

• No, he should not have been arrested for a fight

• No, he has a right to be innocent until proven guilty in court

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Read this scenario: Joanne was pulled over for speeding on the highway. The officer told her she was going 15 miles over the speed limit and gave her a ticket. Did she receive due process of law?

• Yes, a ticket is a fair punishment for speeding

• No, she has the right to drive as fast as she wants.

• No, she should be innocent until proven guilty

• Option 4

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What responsibility of a citizen helps to ensure the right of a citizen to a fair trial.

• Responsibility to free speech

• Responsibility to obey the laws

• Responsibility to serve on a jury

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