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.

The correct answer is: 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.