Mike Was Sitting in His Home Watching a Late-Night Baseball

question 113

Multiple Choice

Mike was sitting in his home watching a late-night baseball game when he heard what sounded like someone trying to break into his home.  He immediately went to his closet and retrieved his 9mm.  Within seconds, two men broke through the door armed with their own guns.  Mike quickly shot both men and immediately called law enforcement.  When first responders arrived on the scene, both men were pronounced dead. Mike was in shock that he actually was responsible for the death of two men.  Within 6 months, Mike was informed that he was being sued by one of the deceased intruder's family members for wrongful death.  Mike wondered if his rights would be validated.
The ___________ will protect Mike from being charged and protect his due process rights.

• A)U.S. Constitution
• B)state constitution
• C)Magna Carta
• D)Articles of Confederation

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Definitions:

Late Nineteenth Century

The period from 1871 to 1900, characterized by rapid industrialization, technological advancement, and the emergence of imperialist ambitions among major powers.

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Great Britain

An island in the North Atlantic Ocean that comprises England, Scotland, and Wales, and is the largest of the British Isles.

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