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The Bill of Rights — Quiz

Question 2 • Civics and Government

Procedural rights protect people from abuses by which part of the government?

Answer
A
the military
B
the US Congress
C
the state governments
D
the justice system

Explanation

Procedural rights are rules that protect people when the government investigates, arrests, prosecutes, or punishes them. These protections—such as the right to a fair trial and protection from unreasonable searches—limit abuses by the justice system. Therefore, the correct choice is the justice system.

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