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The Criminal Justice Process — Quiz

Question 8 • United States Government

Defendants are entitled to due process under

Answer
A
the Articles of Confederation.
B
the Declaration of Independence.
C
the Constitution.
D
the Writ of Certiorari.

Explanation

Due process is guaranteed by the Constitution. The Fifth Amendment protects people from being deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, and the Fourteenth Amendment applies that protection to state governments. Therefore, the correct choice is the Constitution.

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