CLEP Social Sciences

Category - Social Sciences

What does due process protect a United States citizen from?
  1. Being imprisoned without a proper trial
  2. Having private property seized without reimbursement
  3. Being forced to house soldier in his or her home
  4. Being required to register for military service
Explanation
Answer - A - Due process protects a United States citizen from being imprisoned without a proper trial.

Key Takeaway: Due process protects a United States citizen from being unfairly imprisoned without a proper trial. These rights deal with the treatment of ac used criminals by the judicial system. This interpretation of the rights of accused citizens has been refined through several important Supreme Court decisions.
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