USA CITIZENSHIP TEST
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Question
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A police officer searches a home without permission.
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A citizen is arrested and taken to prison without a fair trial.
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A police officer sends a criminal to jail for 10 years for a crime without a fair trial.
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A citizen who is unable to afford an attorney is provided an attorney and given a speedy trial.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Due process is a requirement that legal matters be resolved according to established rules and principles, and that individuals be treated fairly. Due process applies to both civil and criminal matters.
Detailed explanation-2: -Right to Speedy Trail is a concept which deals with disposal of cases as soon as possible so as to make the Judiciary more efficient and trustworthy. The main aim of Right to Speedy trial is to inculcate Justice in the society. It is the human life that necessitates human rights.
Detailed explanation-3: -Due process applies to both civil and criminal matters. In countries with developed legal systems, individuals expect that the rights enshrined in their constitutions will be applied to them fairly.
Detailed explanation-4: -The constitutional guarantee of speedy trial is an important safeguard to prevent undue and oppressive incarceration prior to trial; to minimize concern accompanying public accusation and to limit the possibilities that long delays will impair the ability of an accused to defend himself.