Quiz on Miranda Rights

What year did the Miranda v. Arizona case take place?

• 1960

• 1966

• 1970

• 1980

What did Miranda's lawyers do after he was found guilty?

• Accepted the verdict

• Appealed the case

• Asked for a retrial

• Filed a complaint

What did Miranda's lawyers argue about his confession?

• It was voluntary

• He was unaware of his rights

• It was recorded

• It was witnessed by others

What can a person do if they disagree with a court's decision in the U.S.?

• Accept the decision

• Appeal the case

• Ignore the decision

• Request a new judge

What is the role of the prosecution in a court case?

• To defend the accused

• To accuse someone of a crime

• To judge the case

• To provide legal advice

Who read the official court decision out loud?

• Chief Justice Earl Warren

• Chief Justice John Roberts

• Chief Justice William Rehnquist

• Chief Justice Warren Burger

What must police tell a person after they arrest them according to the 5th Amendment?

• They have the right to a phone call.

• They have the right to remain silent.

• They have the right to a speedy trial.

• They have the right to bail.

Who are the simplified versions of the Miranda Rights important for?

• Minors and the mentally disabled

• Adults and the elderly

• Lawyers and judges

• Police officers and detectives

What is the significance of the name "Miranda Rights"?

• Named after a famous lawyer

• Named after a Supreme Court case

• Named after Ernesto Miranda

• Named after a legal principle

What must the court prove to use a suspect's confession against them?

• The suspect was guilty

• The police read them their rights

• The suspect had a lawyer

• The suspect was innocent