Lesson 3: Rights of the Accused

Activity 3.1: What are My Rights?

STEP 1

Amendment Number

Description of Amendment

Protections of the Accused

Additional Info

4

5

6

7

8

14

STEP 2

Based upon what your newly gained knowledge, respond to the following questions:

  1. Which basic rights discussed in the video are needed to guarantee a presumption of innocence?
  2. How does due process protect individuals from unjust laws and wrongful government actions?
  3. Define probable cause.
  4. Define bail.
  5. Define habeas corpus.
  6. Define jeopardy.

STEP 3

Supreme Court Case

Amendment Involved

Case Background (In Brief)

Importance Today?

 Mapp v. Ohio (1961)

4

Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

5

Gideon v. Wainright (1963)

6

Gregg v. Georgia (1976)

8

Connecticut v. Griswold (1965)

Explanation of Due Process as it relates to 14th Amendment

14

STEP 4

How have Supreme Court rulings affected the rights of the accused? Be sure to discuss all of the cases from STEP 3.

STEP 5

Upload your work to the add submission box according to the directions found in STEP 5 on Activity 3.1.