Due Process of Law
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What is the principle that requires the government to follow certain procedures before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property?
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Equal Protection
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Due Process of Law
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Habeas Corpus
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Miranda Rights
Due process of law is a fundamental principle of law that requires the government to follow certain procedures before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees due process of law?
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First Amendment
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Fifth Amendment
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Fourteenth Amendment
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Eighth Amendment
The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees due process of law to all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States.
What are the two types of due process?
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Procedural and Substantive
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Civil and Criminal
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Federal and State
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Judicial and Legislative
There are two types of due process: procedural and substantive. Procedural due process requires the government to follow certain procedures before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property. Substantive due process requires the government to have a legitimate interest in depriving a person of life, liberty, or property.
What are some examples of procedural due process?
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The right to a hearing
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The right to an attorney
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The right to present evidence
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The right to cross-examine witnesses
Procedural due process includes the right to a hearing, the right to an attorney, the right to present evidence, and the right to cross-examine witnesses.
What are some examples of substantive due process?
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The right to privacy
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The right to freedom of speech
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The right to freedom of religion
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The right to vote
Substantive due process includes the right to privacy, the right to freedom of speech, the right to freedom of religion, and the right to vote.
What is the doctrine of vagueness?
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A law is void if it is too vague to give fair notice of what conduct is prohibited.
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A law is void if it is too broad and applies to too many activities.
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A law is void if it is not related to a legitimate government interest.
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A law is void if it is not passed by a majority vote of the legislature.
The doctrine of vagueness states that a law is void if it is too vague to give fair notice of what conduct is prohibited.
What is the doctrine of overbreadth?
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A law is void if it is too vague to give fair notice of what conduct is prohibited.
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A law is void if it is too broad and applies to too many activities.
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A law is void if it is not related to a legitimate government interest.
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A law is void if it is not passed by a majority vote of the legislature.
The doctrine of overbreadth states that a law is void if it is too broad and applies to too many activities.
What is the exclusionary rule?
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Evidence that is obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment cannot be used in a criminal trial.
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Evidence that is obtained in violation of the Fifth Amendment cannot be used in a criminal trial.
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Evidence that is obtained in violation of the Sixth Amendment cannot be used in a criminal trial.
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Evidence that is obtained in violation of the Eighth Amendment cannot be used in a criminal trial.
The exclusionary rule states that evidence that is obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment cannot be used in a criminal trial.
What is the right to counsel?
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The right to have an attorney present at all criminal proceedings.
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The right to have an attorney appointed for you if you cannot afford one.
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The right to have an attorney present at all civil proceedings.
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The right to have an attorney appointed for you if you are a minor.
The right to counsel is the right to have an attorney present at all criminal proceedings.
What is the right to a jury trial?
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The right to have a jury decide the facts of your case in a criminal trial.
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The right to have a jury decide the facts of your case in a civil trial.
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The right to have a jury decide the law of your case in a criminal trial.
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The right to have a jury decide the law of your case in a civil trial.
The right to a jury trial is the right to have a jury decide the facts of your case in a criminal trial.
What is the right to remain silent?
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The right to remain silent when you are being questioned by the police.
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The right to remain silent when you are being questioned by your attorney.
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The right to remain silent when you are being questioned by a judge.
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The right to remain silent when you are being questioned by a prosecutor.
The right to remain silent is the right to remain silent when you are being questioned by the police.
What is the right to a speedy trial?
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The right to have your trial start within a reasonable amount of time after you are arrested.
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The right to have your trial start within a reasonable amount of time after you are indicted.
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The right to have your trial start within a reasonable amount of time after you are convicted.
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The right to have your trial start within a reasonable amount of time after you are sentenced.
The right to a speedy trial is the right to have your trial start within a reasonable amount of time after you are arrested.
What is the right to confront your witnesses?
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The right to face the witnesses against you in a criminal trial.
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The right to cross-examine the witnesses against you in a criminal trial.
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The right to have your attorney cross-examine the witnesses against you in a criminal trial.
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The right to have a judge cross-examine the witnesses against you in a criminal trial.
The right to confront your witnesses is the right to face the witnesses against you in a criminal trial.
What is the right to a public trial?
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The right to have your trial open to the public.
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The right to have your trial closed to the public.
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The right to have your trial held in a private room.
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The right to have your trial held in a public building.
The right to a public trial is the right to have your trial open to the public.
What is the right to a fair trial?
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The right to have a trial that is free from bias and prejudice.
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The right to have a trial that is conducted in accordance with the law.
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The right to have a trial that is decided by a jury of your peers.
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The right to have a trial that is presided over by a fair and impartial judge.
The right to a fair trial includes the right to have a trial that is free from bias and prejudice, the right to have a trial that is conducted in accordance with the law, the right to have a trial that is decided by a jury of your peers, and the right to have a trial that is presided over by a fair and impartial judge.