Question

The American concept of due process can be traced back to common law practices that were FIRST codified in the...

A) Magna Carta.
B) Mayflower Compact.
C) English Bill of Rights.
D) Articles of Confederation.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) Magna Carta.

The American concept of due process can be traced back to common law practices that were FIRST codified in the Magna Carta.

Due Process appeared in 1215 with the British Magna Carta. It stated that no man should be deprived of its rights, except when committed a crime. The British Parliament validated the concept of Due Process. This ideas cane to America when the first colonizers arrived at the new territory.

Answer 2

The America concept of due process can be traced back to the Magna Carta ( option A ).