History
The Due Process Clause
Quick fact
The phrase 'due process of law' first appeared in a 1354 English statute during the reign of King Edward III, but it was the U.S. Constitution that made it a cornerstone of modern democratic governance.
Why this is interesting
You've probably heard the phrase 'due process' in crime shows, but what does it actually mean when the government wants to take away your property, freedom, or even your life? The answer is more than just a courtroom formality.