Quiz on Legal Cases and Police Procedures

In the landmark case of Terry v. Ohio, the Supreme Court established the principle that police officers may conduct a limited frisk or pat-down of a person for weapons if they have reasonable suspicion that the person is armed and dangerous. What is this type of encounter commonly known as?

• Stop and Frisk

• Probable Cause

• Search Warrant

• Miranda Warning

In the context of Terry stops, what standard must police officers meet to justify a stop and frisk?

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• Preponderance of evidence

• Probable cause

• Reasonable suspicion

Which case clarified the scope of a Terry frisk, emphasizing that it is limited to a protective pat-down of outer clothing to detect weapons and not a full-scale search for evidence?

• Mapp v. Ohio

• Arizona v. Gant

• Chimel v. California

• Minnesota v. Dickerson

In the landmark case of Mapp v. Ohio, what constitutional right was at the center of the decision?

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to bear arms

• Right to remain silent

• Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures

Which case established the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine, which excludes evidence obtained as a result of an unlawful search or seizure?

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Weeks v. United States

• Terry v. Ohio

• Katz v. United States

In Gardner v. Tennessee, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a confession obtained through psychological coercion was inadmissible. This decision further expanded the protection of which constitutional right?

• Right to a jury trial

• Right to counsel

• Right to remain silent

• Right to a speedy trial

Which case established the "Miranda warning" requirement, ensuring that suspects are informed of their rights before custodial interrogations?

• Gideon v. Wainwright

• Escobedo v. Illinois

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Crawford v. Washington

The case of Graham v. Connor established the "objective reasonableness" standard when evaluating the use of force by law enforcement officers. Which constitutional amendment does this case primarily relate to?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

Which case clarified that deadly force may only be used to prevent the escape of a fleeing suspect when the officer has probable cause to believe the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others?

• Tennessee v. Garner

• Illinois v. Rodriguez

• California v. Hodari D.

• Graham v. Connor

In Terry v. Ohio, the Supreme Court ruled that a limited stop and frisk could be conducted based on what standard of suspicion?

• Probable cause

• Reasonable suspicion

• Preponderance of evidence

• Clear and convincing evidence