USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement BEST defines “due process” of law?
A
The concept that all citizens are equal in the eye of the law and should be treated fairly.
B
The concept that people have guaranteed rights that can only be taken away in emergencies.
C
The concept that promotes fairness in the eye of the law for all those ages 18 and older.
D
The concept of fairness in cases that encourages the judicial branch to provide just compensation for a defendant’s time.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Due process is best defined in one word–fairness. Throughout U.S. history, its constitution, statutes and case law have provided standards for fair treatment of citizens by federal, state, and local governments.

Detailed explanation-2: -Due Process of Law It means that a law that is duly enacted by the legislature or the body in question is valid if the procedure to establish it has been correctly followed. Due process of law checks whether any law in question is fair and not arbitrary.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every person is equal before the law and is entitled to the equal protection of the law without discrimination. Every person has the right to equal and effective protection against discrimination.

Detailed explanation-4: -’ Thus, the right to equal treatment requires that all persons be treated equally before the law, without discrimination. The principle of equality and non-discrimination guarantees that those in equal circumstances are dealt with equally in law and practice.

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