Explain the origins of the right to remain silent, and refute the belief held by many Americans that many guilty people go free by exercising that right
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Identify the right to remain silent as stemming from the Fifth Amendment privilege against compelled self-incrimination, and note that it is listed in the Miranda warning.
2, Discuss techniques the police have developed to elicit information while still following the Miranda rules, and provide examples.
3, Describe why many suspects make incriminating statements despite having been given Miranda warnings.
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All of the following are included in the Bill of Rights EXCEPT the right to
a. a speedy and public trial. b. be informed of the right to have a lawyer present during interrogation. c. be indicted by a grand jury for capital crimes. d. petition the government for a redress of grievances. e. bear arms.
In 1994, the loss of Democratic seats in the House was
A) moderate. B) negligible. C) enough to cost them control of the chamber. D) hardly significant. E) the smallest ever.