_____ is owed to all persons whenever they are threatened with the loss of life, liberty, or property at the hands of the state.

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Due process of law is a fundamental principle of justice that requires the government to respect all legal rights of the citizens. It is owed to all individuals, in order to ensure that their life, liberty or property is not taken away arbitrarily or without just cause. Due process guarantees that an individual is treated fairly and in accordance with the law. The principles of due process are enshrined in the US Constitution's Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.

_____ Is Owed to All Persons Whenever They Are Threatened