Miranda Rights and Constitutional Amendments Handout

What constitutional amendment protects your right to remain silent?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

What amendment guarantees the right to a lawyer?

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What is the purpose of Miranda rights?

• To protect police from lawsuits

• To guarantee a speedy trial

• To inform people of their rights before interrogation

• To automatically dismiss charges

If a suspect cannot afford a lawyer, what happens?

• They represent themselves

• The case is dismissed

• A public defender is provided

• They are released without charges

Miranda rights must be read when a suspect is:

• In custody only

• Being interrogated only

• In custody and being interrogated

• On trial

If someone is free to leave and chooses to talk to police, Miranda rights:

• Must still be read

• Are optional

• Are not required

• Automatically apply

Which of the following situations requires Miranda rights?

• A suspect confesses during a casual sidewalk conversation

• A person blurts out something without being questioned

• A person is arrested and asked about the crime

• A student is interviewed by their principal

What is a common misconception about Miranda rights?

• They apply to all people in custody

• They must be read during every police encounter

• They are based on the Constitution

• They protect against self-incrimination

In which case might police legally skip Miranda rights?

• During a friendly chat

• If the suspect has a lawyer

• During a public safety emergency

• When the person is guilty

Why is the public safety exception controversial?

• It’s rarely used

• It can be stretched or abused

• It applies only to minors

• It requires a warrant