What is due process?
Answer: The principle that the government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law.
Due process is the principle that the government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law, per Discover Canada.
All answer choices
- The principle that the government must respect all the legal rights a person is entitled to under the law. (correct answer)
- The requirement that all trials use a jury.
- The right of the government to detain suspects indefinitely.
- The process for electing judges.
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our Law & Justice study guide.
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