Question

the ruling in palko v. connecticut
what was the supreme court’s main decision in palko v. connecticut?
○ palka was the victim of unconstitutional double jeopardy.
○ palka’s sentence should be reversed.
○ palka could not be convicted because of his fifth amendment rights.
○ palka’s conviction and execution should be upheld.

Explanation:

In the case of Palko v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court held that the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment (which protects against being tried twice for the same offense) was not incorporated to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment at that time. So, Palko's conviction and execution were upheld. The other options are incorrect: the Court did not find double jeopardy unconstitutional here, did not reverse the sentence, and the Fifth Amendment right (double jeopardy) was not applied to overturn the conviction.

Answer:

D. Palka’s conviction and execution should be upheld.