What Modern Notion of Justice Can Trace Its Roots to Early

question 57

Multiple Choice

What modern notion of justice can trace its roots to early Roman law?

• A) Those accused of a crime deserve a trial before a jury of their peers.
• B) All law should be based on natural law.
• C) Human beings should not be subjected to cruel or unusual punishments.
• D) If an accused person cannot afford an attorney, a public defender will be provided.
• E) A person charged with a crime should be considered innocent until proven guilty.

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