The Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment Is Best

question 60

Multiple Choice

The due process clause of the Fifth Amendment is best described as a

• A)substantive civil liberty.
• B)procedural civil liberty.
• C)civil right.
• D)delegated power.

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Definitions:

Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, which has the ultimate judicial authority to interpret and decide upon federal laws and constitutional questions.

Trial Court

A court of law where cases are initially tried, involving examination of evidence and witness testimony.

Limited Jurisdiction

Courts that are restricted in the types of cases they can hear and decide, typically based on the subject matter or the amount in controversy.

Counterclaim

A claim made by the defendant against the plaintiff that is filed along with the defendant’s answer.