#1
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
#2
Which constitutional amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
#3
Which Supreme Court case established the 'Miranda rights' for individuals in police custody?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
#4
Which constitutional amendment protects against self-incrimination?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#5
In the context of the criminal justice system, what is 'plea bargaining'?
The process of selecting a jury
Negotiations between the prosecution and defense for a defendant to plead guilty to a lesser charge
The process of sentencing a convicted defendant
The process of selecting a judge for a trial
#6
What is the Miranda warning?
A type of court summons
A list of legal rights read to a person in custody
A search warrant
A jury verdict
#7
In criminal law, what does 'habeas corpus' refer to?
The right to remain silent
A legal order to bring a detained person before a court
The right to a speedy trial
A form of punishment
#8
What is the 'double jeopardy' clause in the Fifth Amendment?
Protection against being tried or punished twice for the same offense
The right to a speedy trial
The right to confront witnesses
The right to a jury trial
#9
What does the term 'probable cause' mean in the context of search and seizure?
Sufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Reasonable belief that a crime has been or is being committed
The right to remain silent
The need for a warrant in all circumstances
#10
What is the 'right to counsel' in criminal proceedings?
The right to choose the judge overseeing the trial
The right to legal representation during the trial
The right to confront witnesses
The right to a speedy trial
#11
What does the exclusionary rule state in the context of criminal procedure?
Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court
All evidence is admissible in court
Defendants have the right to choose their trial location
Police can search without a warrant
#12
Which Supreme Court case established the 'right to an attorney' for criminal defendants who cannot afford one?
Miranda v. Arizona
Gideon v. Wainwright
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
#13
In the context of the Fourth Amendment, what is an 'unreasonable search and seizure'?
A search conducted without a warrant
A search conducted with a warrant
Any search conducted by law enforcement
A search of a vehicle
#14
What is the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine?
Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court
All evidence is admissible in court
Illegally obtained evidence can lead to exclusion of related evidence
Illegally obtained evidence is always admissible
#15
What is the 'reasonable suspicion' standard in the context of stop and frisk by law enforcement?
A higher standard than probable cause
The same as probable cause
A lower standard than probable cause
Not applicable in stop and frisk situations