American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the term for the requirement that an individual must be informed of their rights when arrested in the United States?

Habeas corpus.
Double jeopardy.
Due process.
Miranda rights.

The correct answer is: Miranda rights.

The term for the requirement that an individual must be informed of their rights when arrested in the United States is known as Miranda rights. Habeas corpus (option A) refers to the right to challenge one's imprisonment in court, typically through a writ of habeas corpus. Double jeopardy (option B) refers to the legal principle that a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice. Due process (option C) refers to the fair treatment of an individual through the legal system, including the right to a fair trial and the presumption of innocence. While all of these may be important rights for individuals in the legal system, none of them specifically pertain to the right to be informed of one's rights when arrested.