A person accused of a crime was sentenced to life in prison after being denied the right to a jury trial. In that situation, which constitutional principle was violated?

Question

Responses
A judicial reviewjudicial review
B due process of lawdue process of law
C popular sovereigntypopular sovereignty
D checks and balanceschecks and balances

Answer 1

The correct response is B due process of law. The right to a jury trial is a fundamental aspect of due process as outlined in the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and denying that right would constitute a violation of due process.