American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the term for the right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination in the United States?

Habeas corpus.

Double jeopardy.

Due process.

Miranda rights.

Miranda rights are the rights afforded to individuals in the United States that allow them to remain silent while in police custody to avoid self-incrimination. The other options listed are incorrect because

- Habeas corpus refers to the right to be brought before a judge to determine if one's detention is lawful, which is unrelated to the right to remain silent.

- Double jeopardy refers to the legal principle that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime, which is also not related to the right to remain silent.

- Due process is the legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person, which includes the right to remain silent but is not specific to the United States.

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