Which amendment establishes due process?

• A. Freedom of Religion
• B. Right to bear arms
• C. Search and seizure protections
• D. Due Process

Answer: (D)

Due process is the safeguard that the government must treat people fairly before it deprives them of life, liberty, or property. It requires fair procedures, notice, a hearing, and an impartial decision-maker. The Fifth Amendment explicitly protects this for actions by the federal government, and the Fourteenth Amendment extends that protection to state governments. Among the options, the one that mentions due process best fits because it directly names the concept itself, while the other choices point to separate protections: freedom of religion (First Amendment), right to bear arms (Second Amendment), and protections against unreasonable searches and seizures (Fourth Amendment). So, referencing due process aligns with the procedural guarantees the Constitution provides. For example, before suspending a license or jail time, the state must provide notice and a fair hearing—that’s due process in action.