3.8 -- Due Process & Rights of the Accused

What is the primary purpose of the exclusionary rule as discussed in the video?

• To allow all evidence to be used in court regardless of how it was obtained

• To ensure that illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in court

• To make it easier for law enforcement to gather evidence

• To provide more power to the federal government over state laws

According to the video, which amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

What are the three conditions under which a search can be considered legal according to the Fourth Amendment?

• Search warrant, probable cause, or consent

• Search warrant, reasonable suspicion, or consent

• Probable cause, reasonable suspicion, or consent

• Search warrant, reasonable suspicion, or arrest

What is the significance of the Gideon v. Wainwright case as mentioned in the video?

• It established the exclusionary rule

• It incorporated the right to an attorney for defendants who cannot afford one

• It allowed for warrantless searches of cell phone data

• It eliminated the need for Miranda rights

What does the public safety exception to the Miranda rule allow?

• Police can ignore all rights of the accused in emergencies

• Police can use statements made by a suspect without informing them of their rights if public safety is at risk

• Police can search a suspect's home without a warrant

• Police can detain a suspect indefinitely without charges

What does the term "probable cause" refer to in the context of the Fourth Amendment?

• A guaranteed proof of guilt

• A good reason to believe a crime has been committed

• A minor suspicion of illegal activity

• A formal accusation by a grand jury

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial with an impartial jury?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What is the "inevitable discovery" rule as discussed in the video?

• Evidence obtained illegally can never be used in court

• Evidence that would have been found eventually can be used in court even if obtained illegally

• Evidence obtained with a minor error in the warrant is always inadmissible

• Evidence obtained through mass surveillance is always admissible

What does the video suggest is the main challenge in applying the Fourth Amendment?

• The amendment is outdated and irrelevant

• The amendment is too vague and open to interpretation

• The amendment is too strict and limits law enforcement excessively

• The amendment is too lenient and allows for too many searches

What is the main theme of the video regarding the balance between liberty and security?

• Liberty should always be prioritized over security

• Security should always be prioritized over liberty

• There is no need to balance liberty and security

• The balance between liberty and security is subjective and varies by situation