Miranda v. Arizona Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Miranda v. Arizona? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. If you are arrested by the police, before they can ask you any questions they must read you what?


The Bill of Rights
The Ernesto Explanation
A description of what will happen to you in prison
The Miranda Warning
Q. Which of the following is included in the statement read by the police to a suspect before questioning?


Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to free speech.
You are special just the way you are.
You have the right to vote us off the island.
Q. According to the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution, you may not be forced to do what?


Watch American Idol
Go to school past 8th grade
Incriminate yourself with a confession
Answer questions without a lawyer present
Q. According to the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution, anyone questioned by the police has a right to what?


A phone call
Privacy
One bathroom break per hour
A lawyer
Q. In today's legal system, what does the right to remain silent mean?


You don't have to answer police questions
You can't be forced to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
You don't have to tell your parents why you were out until 1 AM.
You can refuse to have a Twitter account.