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Constitutional Rights in Legal Proceedings Quiz

#1

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

Sixth Amendment
Explanation

Protects the right to a speedy and public trial.

#2

In which part of the Constitution are most of the rights of the accused found?

Bill of Rights
Explanation

Most rights of the accused are found in the Bill of Rights.

#3

Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects against self-incrimination?

Fifth Amendment
Explanation

The Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination.

#4

What is the legal term for a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime?

Indictment
Explanation

Indictment is a formal charge of a serious crime.

#5

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

Seventh Amendment
Explanation

Seventh Amendment guarantees jury trials in civil cases.

#6

What is the legal term for a court order demanding that a person be brought before a judge?

Habeas Corpus
Explanation

Habeas Corpus is a court order to bring a person before a judge.

#7

Which Supreme Court case established the 'Miranda warning' requiring law enforcement to inform suspects of their rights before interrogation?

Miranda v. Arizona
Explanation

Miranda v. Arizona established the Miranda warning.

#8

In the United States, which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Fourth Amendment
Explanation

Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

#9

Which Supreme Court case established the right to counsel for criminal defendants who cannot afford an attorney?

Gideon v. Wainwright
Explanation

Gideon v. Wainwright established the right to counsel for indigent defendants.

#10

Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects against double jeopardy?

Fifth Amendment
Explanation

Fifth Amendment protects against double jeopardy.

#11

What is the legal term for a formal request for the Supreme Court to review a lower court decision?

Certiorari
Explanation

Certiorari is a formal request for Supreme Court review.

#12

What is the legal term for a legal proceeding in which a person's guilt or innocence is determined?

Trial
Explanation

A trial is a legal proceeding to determine guilt or innocence.

#13

Which Supreme Court case established the exclusionary rule, excluding evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment?

Mapp v. Ohio
Explanation

Mapp v. Ohio established the exclusionary rule.

#14

Which Supreme Court case established the right to privacy as protected by the Constitution?

Roe v. Wade
Explanation

Roe v. Wade established the right to privacy.

#15

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of selective incorporation, applying certain provisions of the Bill of Rights to the states?

Gideon v. Wainwright
Explanation

Gideon v. Wainwright established selective incorporation.

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