Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Law and Constitution

Question 1

Which constitutional amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Amendment

Answer

Second Amendment

Answer

Fifth Amendment

Answer

Eighth Amendment

Question 2

What landmark Supreme Court case established the exclusionary rule applies to state courts?

Accepted Answer

Mapp v. Ohio

Answer

Miranda v. Arizona

Answer

Gideon v. Wainwright

Answer

Terry v. Ohio

Question 3

Miranda warnings must be given to a suspect before which action?

Accepted Answer

Custodial interrogation

Answer

Arrest

Answer

Booking

Answer

Trial

Question 4

Which constitutional protection prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime?

Accepted Answer

Double jeopardy

Answer

Due process

Answer

Habeas corpus

Answer

Equal protection

Question 5

Which Supreme Court case established the right to counsel for indigent defendants in felony cases?

Accepted Answer

Gideon v. Wainwright

Answer

Powell v. Alabama

Answer

Escobedo v. Illinois

Answer

Brady v. Maryland

Question 6

What is the standard of proof required for a criminal conviction in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Answer

Preponderance of evidence

Answer

Clear and convincing evidence

Answer

Probable cause