Which is an example of the violation of a right protected by the constitution? a. a criminal accidentally confesses to a crime and is tried for it. b. a private business decides not to hire an unqualified person. c. a citizen is imprisoned for years without being charged with a crime. d. a person runs for congress but loses.

I think your answer should be C. A citizen is imprisoned for years without being charged with a crime. A person can't be sentenced to jail without first being accused of a crime and there is evidence to support it. Also, you cannot be tried for the same thing twice. (Double Jeopardy) Hope this helps!

its c not d   tell me if that´s correct