Questions and Answers
A reasonable right to privacy can be expected if ___
refusing to testify against oneself in court.
What is another term for the right to be represented by counsel?
a lawyer.
In Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), what was denied to Gideon?
not been provided an attorney when he could not afford one.
Which is a procedural right protected by the Bill of Rights?
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Why was the voting age lowered to 18 from 21?
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Why did Jane Roe sue the state of Texas?
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What modification regarding the Fifth Amendment did Supreme Court rulings establish?
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As a result of the Miranda decision, what must police now do?
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What protections are guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment?
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Study Notes
Privacy and Rights
- A reasonable right to privacy includes the ability to refuse self-incrimination in court.
Legal Representation
- Individuals possess the right to legal counsel, commonly referred to as the right to a lawyer.
Landmark Case: Gideon v. Wainwright
- In the 1963 case Gideon v. Wainwright, the Supreme Court determined that failing to provide an attorney to an indigent defendant violated their rights.
Procedural Rights Under the Bill of Rights
- The right to call witnesses is enshrined as a procedural right protected by the Bill of Rights.
Voting Age Change
- The legal voting age was lowered to 18 from 21 due to the inconsistency of allowing 18-year-olds to be drafted yet denying them the vote.
Roe v. Wade Context
- Jane Roe's lawsuit against Texas sought to have a state law considered unconstitutional concerning abortion rights.
Fifth Amendment Modifications
- Supreme Court decisions have shaped the Fifth Amendment, mandating that officers inform individuals of their rights before custodial questioning.
Miranda Rights
- Following the Miranda decision, police are required to inform suspects of their Fifth Amendment rights before conducting questioning.
Fourth Amendment Protections
- The Fourth Amendment safeguards against excessive police power, ensuring the rights of citizens are upheld.
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