How did the Warren Court protect the "rights of the defendant?"

What will be an ideal response?


During the time that Earl Warren was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1953–1969) the Court handed down many decisions that focused on the rights of the defendant, expanding the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment rights of the defendant. For example: Mapp v. Ohio (1961), Katz v. United States (1967), Gideon v. Wainright (1963), Escobedo v. Illinois (1964), Miranda v. Arizona (1966).

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a. decorum / decor b. decor / decorum c. courtitude / staidness d. rectitude / stoicity

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The average sentence imposed on federal drug offenders is:

a. 5-6 years b. 3-4 years c. 10 years d. 6-7 years

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Mac, the mayor of a small Texas town, is eating lunch at a local diner. Josh, a friend of his, joins him at the table for a visit. When the two are ready to leave, Josh says, "Let me pay for your lunch." Mac thanks him

Under these facts, both Mac and Josh have violated the bribery statute. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Your neighbor obtains sexual pleasure from spying on strangers while they disrobe. This neighbor is a/an:

a. exhibitionist. c. pedophile. b. frotteurist. d. voyeur.

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