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Read the scenario.A jury rules that a defendant is not guilty of robbing a bank. This means the defendant is free to leave and can be released. A few days later, a detective finds video evidence that could prove that the defendant actually did commit the crime.

A
the Constitution’s protections against unlawful searches
B
the Constitution’s protections against double jeopardy
C
the Constitution’s guarantee of a speedy trial
D
the Constitution’s guarantee of reasonable bail
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Read the passage.The Supreme Court decided that Ernesto Miranda’s rights had been violated by the state of Arizona and overturned his conviction. This meant that the state of Arizona had to retry Miranda.

A
His trial would not include a jury.
B
His trial could not be on the same charge.
C
His confession could not count as evidence.
D
His sentence would be less severe if he were convicted.
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What is due process?

A
money to pay for the temporary release of a prisoner
B
the act of legally taking an item that belongs to someone else
C
a principle of law that says citizens cannot be denied their legal rights
D
a legal document that authorizes law enforcement to conduct a search
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Read the passage.Judges sometimes issue no-knock warrants. These allow law enforcement officers to enter a property without alerting the residents. For example, they might enter a home without knocking on the door or ringing the doorbell. Opponents of this practice say that this violates people’s constitutional rights.

A
“The right of the people . . . against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.”
B
“No person shall be . . . compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.”
C
“The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial.”
D
“Cruel and unusual punishments [shall not be] inflicted.”
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Money paid to release a person from jail before their trial starts is called

A
bail.
B
seizure.
C
warrant.
D
due process.

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