Due Process: Test Review

Which best describes "due process of law"?

• someone convicted of a crime does not have rights

• someone convicted of a crime still has rights

• a law that is unfair

• a judge that can do whatever he wants

The goal of due process is to treat people fairly.

• True

• False

DUE PROCESS MEANS THAT ALL CITIZENS ARE GUARANTEED __________________ EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE COMMITTED CRIMES.

• FOOD

• A CAR

• RIGHTS

• LOVE

Under due process, every citizen is innocent until proven_________________

• worthy

• interesting

• innocent

• guilty

Under due process, you have the right to have a _____________ represent you even if you can't afford one.

• judge

• a parent

• new suit/outfit

• lawyer

Under due process, your ______________ should be appropriate for the crime.

• fine

• promise

• punishment

• problem

Basic rule of due process:

• does NOT have to be told of the charges

• does have to be told of the charges

An accused person must keep silent and cannot defend himself.

• True

• False

THE 5TH AMENDMENT GIVES THE RIGHT NOT TO TESTIFY AGAINST_____________

• YOUR PARENTS

• YOURSELF

• YOUR TEACHER

• YOUR FRIEND

Due Process is extended to every U.S. Citizen.

• True
• False