In the United States, criminal suspects are given rights to avoid convicting the innocent, but also because
A) all have the right to life, liberty and happiness.
B) the U.S. wished to distinguish itself from the English system of law.
C) all have the right to due process and fair treatment.
D) the U.S. wishes to avoid costly retrials and lengthy appeals.
E) all have the right to free speech and to bear arms.
C
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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a. It must apply only to one faith. b. It must not single out a specific faith over nonfaith. c. It must require a wall of separation between faith and nonfaith. d. It must apply only to nonfaith, disregarding any faith-based action.
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