Question

miranda v. arizona

all of the following amendments are cited in the miranda rights except for which one?

• the sixth amendment
• the tenth amendment
• the fifth amendment

Explanation:

Identify the constitutional basis of Miranda rights

Using the Miranda Rights knowledge point, the Miranda warning informs suspects of their constitutional protections during custodial interrogations.

Analyze the Fifth Amendment connection

Using the Fifth Amendment Rights knowledge point, the warning protects the right against self-incrimination ("right to remain silent").

Analyze the Sixth Amendment connection

Using the Sixth Amendment knowledge point, the warning protects the right to counsel ("right to an attorney").

Evaluate the Tenth Amendment

The Tenth Amendment reserves undelegated powers to the states or the people and is not cited in Miranda rights.

Answer:

• the Sixth Amendment
• the Tenth Amendment (Correct answer)
• the Fifth Amendment