Supreme Court justices
Miranda rights
Impact On America
The case facts
100

Who was the Chief Justice who wrote the majority opinion?

Earl Warren

100

What must police inform suspects of before questioning?

There rights

100

What warning became required after this case?

Miranda rights

100

In what state did the case begin?

Arizona

200

How many justices were in the majority decision?

5

200

What amendment protects against self-incrimination?

the 5th Amendment

200

Did the decision expand or limit suspects’ rights?

Expand

200

Who was the defendant in the Miranda v. Arizona Case

Ernesto Miranda 

300

How many justices dissented?

4

300

Complete this phrase: “You have the right to remain ___.”

Silent

300

What type of officials must give Miranda warnings

Police officers

300

What important thing did police fail to tell Miranda before questioning him?

His constitutional rights

400

Name one justice who dissented

John Marshall Harlan II, Byron White, Tom C. Clark, or Potter Stewart

400

What right guarantees a lawyer for suspects?

The right to an attorney

400

What happens if police do not read Miranda rights before custodial questioning?

 Statements may not be used in court


400

How long was Miranda sentenced to prison

30 years

500

What branch of government does the Supreme Court belong to?

Judicial branch

500

If a suspect asks for a lawyer, what must police do?

Stop questioning until a lawyer is present

500

True or False: Miranda rights are still used today.

True

500

What year was the Supreme Court decision made?

1966