Question

Study the following quote. Then answer the question that follows.

"No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions ... except by the lawful judgment of his peers."

This quote from the Magna Carta encouraged American colonists to believe that

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Options:

A. People accused of crimes had certain rights unless found guilty through a legal process.
B. Free people should be put in jail for their own safety if threatened by their neighbors.
C. Anyone can be arrested, put in jail, and have his or her stuff taken away by peers.
D. Only going to court can determine whether a person should get their property returned.

Lets first find the meaning of the quote: ""No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions ... except by the lawful judgment of his peers." The first part "No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions" is basically saying a free man cannot have his rights taken away from him unless he broke the law. The second part "except by the lawful judgment of his peers." Is basically talking about him being proven guilty in court. So, based on the meaning of the quote the best answer for this question will be...

Option A "People accused of crimes had certain rights unless found guilty through a legal process."