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A man walking down the street appears to have an illegal weapon. What can a police officer do?

T
The officer must immediately go before a judge to obtain a search warrant.
W
With reasonable cause, the officer can stop this individual and frisk him.
W
With reasonable cause, the officer can arrest the individual without reading the Miranda warning.
N
Nothing. The officer cannot stop anyone based on appearance alone.
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Which statement accurately describes the Fourth Amendment?

A
The Fourth Amendment gives citizens the right to refuse a search under any circumstances.
B
Police officers may seize anything they find suspicious.
C
The Fourth Amendment describes the legal process for searches and seizures.
D
A police officer can search someone’s home, so long as a judge is present.
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How did the Supreme Court rule in the Miranda decision?

E
Ernesto Miranda was found guilty on all counts.
E
Ernesto Miranda had been denied his rights.
E
Ernesto Miranda could not be tried twice for the same crime.
E
Ernesto Miranda did not have the right to avoid self-incrimination.
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inclusionary ruleexclusionary ruleself-incrimination rulewarrant rule

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inclusionary rule
B
exclusionary rule
C
self-incrimination rule
D
warrant rule
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The exclusionary rule states that if evidence is found during an illegal search, it

A
must be destroyed immediately.
B
cannot be admitted as evidence in court.
C
can be admitted into court anyway.
D
cannot be admitted into court unless a judge agrees.
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t
to keep the government from abusing its authority
t
to prove to citizens that the government would be tough on criminals
t
to enable the government to find ways to assert its authority
t
to show leniency to people who are accused of crimes
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Which of these statements accurately describes the Fifth Amendment?

S
Searches and seizures must be reasonable.
A
A search warrant based on probable cause is required.
T
The police may not question citizens immediately if public safety is at risk.
A
All citizens are entitled to due process.
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Miranda
B
voting
C
property
D
search and seizure
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The Fifth Amendment protects citizens against self-incrimination, which means that citizens

A
are probably guilty on all counts.
B
cannot be forced to testify against themselves.
C
can ask the judge to issue a warrant.
D
have been denied due process.

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