Question 4 of 5 • {MDVA} Civics and Citizenship [Semester Only]
Miranda rights are named after Ernesto Miranda, who confessed to a crime while being questioned by the police. Why did the US Supreme Court decide that Miranda’s constitutional rights had been violated?
Answer
A
Under the Fourth Amendment, the police were required to have a warrant.
B
Under the Fifth Amendment, Miranda could have claimed double jeopardy.
C
Under the Sixth Amendment, Miranda had the right to have an attorney present.
D
Under the Eighth Amendment, the police should have granted Miranda bail.