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Match the term with its correct definition question:

a. Following established legal procedures.
b. Giving evidence about yourself that could lead to you being found guilty of a crime.
c. The right to say our opinions in public or in private, without fear of being stopped or punished by the government for those ideas.
d. Putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously found innocent. 1. free speech 2. double jeopardy 3. self-incrimination 4. due process

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The terms due process, self-incrimination, free speech, and double jeopardy correspond to following established legal procedures, giving self-incriminating evidence, expressing one's opinions freely, and being tried twice for the same crime, respectively. These rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution, particularly within the Fifth Amendment, which includes the right to remain silent and ensures legal protections during the trial process.

Step-by-step explanation:

The terms given relate to the legal rights of individuals in the United States, particularly as they pertain to criminal law and the protections offered by the Constitution.

  • a. Following established legal procedures is defined as 4. due process, a legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
  • b. Giving evidence about yourself that could lead to you being found guilty of a crime corresponds to 3. self-incrimination, which is the act of exposing oneself to an accusation or charge of crime, or involves oneself or another person in a criminal prosecution or the danger thereof.
  • c. The right to say our opinions in public or in private, without fear of being stopped or punished by the government for those ideas matches 1. free speech, a fundamental right that supports the freedom of an individual or community to articulate their opinions and ideas.
  • d. Putting someone on trial for a crime of which he or she was previously found innocent is known as 2. double jeopardy, a procedural defence that prevents an accused person from being tried again on the same (or similar) charges following a legitimate acquittal or conviction.

Additionally, the Fifth Amendment provides other protections such as the right to remain silent; a warning that anything one says can be used against one in court; the right to consult legal counsel; and the right to defend oneself in court.

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