Key Supreme Court Cases Overview

What was the significance of the Breed v. Jones (1975) decision?

• It established the right to a jury trial for juveniles.

• It extended the protection against Double Jeopardy to juveniles.

• It allowed juveniles to be tried as adults without a hearing.

• It mandated the death penalty for juvenile offenders.

Which Supreme Court era is defined by the years Warren Earl Burger presided as chief justice?

• Warren Court

• Rehnquist Court

• Burger Court

• Roberts Court

What did the California v. Greenwood (1988) decision establish regarding police searches?

• Police need a warrant to search garbage.

• Police do not need a warrant to search garbage left outside the curtilage of the home.

• Police need probable cause to search garbage.

• Police can only search garbage with the homeowner's consent.

What limitation did the Chimel v. California (1969) decision place on searches incident to arrest?

• Searches can only be conducted with a warrant.

• Searches are limited to the area within the arrestee's immediate control.

• Searches can include the entire home.

• Searches are not allowed during an arrest.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

What was the outcome of Furman v. Georgia (1972)?

• The death penalty was upheld as constitutional.

• The death penalty was made unconstitutional.

• Juveniles were given the right to a jury trial.

• The exclusionary rule was expanded to state courts.

What right was established by Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)?

• The right to remain silent.

• The right to a speedy trial.

• The right to appointed counsel for indigent offenders.

• The right to a jury trial.

What is the Good Faith Exception?

• An exception allowing police to search without a warrant.

• An exception to the exclusionary rule for evidence obtained with a defective warrant.

• An exception allowing for double jeopardy.

• An exception to the right to counsel.

What did the Gregg v. Georgia (1976) decision determine about the death penalty?

• It is always unconstitutional.

• It is not a violation of the Eighth Amendment for convicted murderers.

• It is only constitutional for juveniles.

• It requires a unanimous jury decision.

What was the significance of Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?

• It established the exclusionary rule.

• It required police to issue warnings about constitutional rights before interrogation.

• It allowed for the death penalty in certain cases.

• It gave juveniles the right to a jury trial.