Question 20 of 25 How does the due process clause in the Fifth Amendment differ from the due process clause in the Fourteenth Amendment? A. The clause in the Fifth Amendment was written to protect a particular group of citizens. B. The clause in the Fifth Amendment was written to apply to cases in which citizens could be deprived of life liberty, or property. C. The clause in the Fifth Amendment was specifically written to restrict a new, powerful government. D. The clause in the Fifth Amendment was citizens' rights were not violated.

The key difference between the due process clause in the Fifth Amendment and the due process clause in the Fourteenth Amendment lies in their application to different levels of government. The Fifth Amendment's due process clause applies to actions by the federal government, while the Fourteenth Amendment's due process clause extends this protection to actions by state governments.<br /><br />Given this understanding, the most accurate choice is:<br /><br />C. The clause in the Fifth Amendment was specifically written to restrict a new, powerful government.<br /><br />This option highlights that the Fifth Amendment was originally intended to limit the powers of the federal government, ensuring that it could not deprive individuals of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.