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The Supreme Court’s decisions in Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade were most important because they

restricted state laws governing privacy.

gave a new definition to personal privacy.

limited privacy to the control of the body and of family life.

included the right to the privacy of personal property.

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Which privacy right is protected by Supreme Court decisions in Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade?

the right to life

the right to enjoy life

the right to be left alone

the right to share ideas

When the Supreme Court rules on a case, how many opinions might be written to explain the verdict?

one: the majority opinion

two: the majority opinion and the dissent

nine: all justices can write an opinion, but only the majority opinion can be used in future cases

nine: all justices can write opinions that can be cited in future cases but only majority opinions are considered law

The right to privacy protects citizens from

personal searches.

seizure of property.

government intrusion.

personal incrimination.

How did the Supreme Court rule in the Miranda decision?

Ernesto Miranda was found guilty on all counts.

Ernesto Miranda had been denied his rights.

Ernesto Miranda could not be tried twice for the same crime.

Ernesto Miranda did not have the right to avoid self-incrimination.

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