Question

double jeopardy is
a. putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime.
b. being forced to say things that might be held against you in a trial.
c. an order from a judge that authorizes police to search someone’s property.
d. the concept that the government must follow clear rules as it carries out
the law.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option based on the definition of double jeopardy:

• Option A: Double jeopardy refers to the legal principle that a person cannot be tried more than once for the same crime. This matches the definition.
• Option B: This describes self - incrimination, not double jeopardy.
• Option C: This is a search warrant, not related to double jeopardy.
• Option D: This is the concept of due process, not double jeopardy.

Answer:

A. putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime.