Miranda v. Arizona Quiz

What was Ernesto Miranda accused of when he was arrested at his home in Phoenix, Arizona?

• Theft and assault

• Kidnapping and rape

• Burglary and vandalism

• Fraud and embezzlement

What right was made part of the Bill of Rights to prevent a tyrannical government from forcing accused persons to confess to crimes they may or may not have committed?

• The right to a speedy trial

• The right to bear arms

• The right to be a witness against oneself

• The right to freedom of speech

What was the constitutional issue at the core of Miranda's case before the Supreme Court?

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to be informed of one's charges

• The right against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment

• The right to legal representation

What was the Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona?

• 6 to 3 against Miranda

• Unanimous against Miranda

• 5 to 4 in favor of Miranda

• 7 to 2 in favor of Miranda

According to the Supreme Court's decision, what must happen when a person is taken into custody?

• They must be informed of their right to remain silent and to an attorney

• They must be immediately presented before a judge

• They must be released if not charged within 24 hours

• They must be provided with a public defender immediately

What can an individual in custody do after being given the appropriate warnings?

• Request a trial by jury

• Choose to stop answering questions or halt the interrogation until an attorney is present

• Demand to be released immediately

• Insist on speaking to the press

What does the Miranda ruling apply to?

• All police interactions with the public

• Only to interrogations

• All court proceedings

• General on-the-scene questioning of citizens

According to the Chief Justice, the Fifth Amendment does not bar voluntary statements from a person who enters a police station to do what?

• To ask for directions

• To offer a confession or any other statement he desires to make

• To report a crime as a witness

• To file a complaint against an officer

What practice is now followed by arresting police officers as a result of the Miranda ruling?

• Searching a suspect without a warrant

• Reading a suspect his or her Miranda rights

• Immediately taking a suspect to court

• Holding a suspect without bail

Which opinion feared that the Miranda decision could weaken law enforcement?

• Majority opinion

• Concurring opinion

• Dissenting opinion

• Plurality opinion