Which of the Following Best Describes Due Process

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes due process?

• A)It is a common practice in which the prosecution offers to reduce the seriousness of the charge and/or sentence if the defendant pleads guilty.
• B)It is the principle of upholding the rights of all those involved when making a judgment or ruling, including those of the accused or convicted.
• C)It is the ultimate sentence for a crime in the United States.
• D)It is the practice in which a group of adult citizens from various backgrounds decide the outcome in a criminal case.
• E)It is the practice of being assigned an attorney when a defendant is unable to afford one.

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