Which Supreme Court Justice was the most conservative?a. O’Connor
"A new document that created the first US government" best describes the Articles of Confederation.
Answer: Option D
<u>Explanation:</u>
The Articles of Confederation is defined as the first constitution established in the U.S.A. It was originally formed for the thirteen colonies of the U.S.A with an aim of preserving the sovereignty and independent nature of the thirteen colonies.
However, the Articles of Confederation led the central government to be weak as it gave a lot of autonomy and authority to the colonies on an individual basis. It is nothing but a new document form initiated to create US government firstly.
Amendment 5
- Protection of Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property
No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.
Amendment 6
- Rights of Accused Persons in Criminal Cases
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor; and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.