Miranda vs Arizona Quiz

What did the Supreme Court rule in the Miranda vs Arizona case?

• Law enforcement officials must inform suspects of their right to a speedy trial

• Law enforcement officials must inform suspects of their right to remain silent and to obtain an attorney before being interrogated while in police custody

• Law enforcement officials can interrogate suspects without informing them of their rights

• Law enforcement officials must inform suspects of their right to a fair trial

What was Ernesto Miranda arrested and charged for?

• Robbery and assault

• Drug trafficking

• Kidnapping and rape

• Fraud and embezzlement

What did Miranda confess to after being questioned by the police?

• He refused to confess

• A different crime

• Nothing, he maintained his innocence

• The crimes of kidnapping and rape

What did the Supreme Court establish as the 'Miranda rights'?

• Right to remain silent, right to an attorney, and right to have an attorney provided if unable to afford one

• Right to a jury trial, right to confront witnesses, and right to cross-examine witnesses

• Right to a public trial, right to a jury trial, and right to confront witnesses

• Right to a fair trial, right to a speedy trial, and right to an attorney

What did the court rule regarding evidence obtained during interrogation?

• It could not be used against a defendant at trial under any circumstances

• It could only be used if the defendant confessed to the crime

• It could always be used against a defendant at trial

• It could not be used against a defendant at trial unless the prosecution proved that the warnings were given and willfully and intelligently waived

What was the criticism faced by the decision of the Supreme Court in the Miranda case?

• Protecting the rights of law enforcement officials

• Ensuring fair trials for all defendants

• Making the criminal justice system more efficient

• Providing criminals with further means to avoid punishment

What happened to Ernesto Miranda after he was retried for the crimes?

• He was given a reduced sentence

• He was released without any charges

• He was acquitted of all charges

• He was still sentenced to 20 to 30 years in prison

How did the Miranda case benefit Ernesto Miranda in the end?

• He was given a presidential pardon

• Very little, as he was eventually killed in an unresolved incident

• He was completely exonerated and compensated for his wrongful conviction

• He was released from prison immediately after the Supreme Court ruling

What did Congress seek to do in response to the Miranda decision?

• Overturn it through legislation

• Support it through legislation

• Ignore it and take no action

• Amend the Constitution to include it