Question

which supreme court decision was based on the principles contained within the fifth amendment?
① gideon v. wainwright
② united states v. nixon
③ miranda v. arizona
④ mapp v. ohio

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each case:

• Gideon v. Wainwright: Related to the Sixth Amendment (right to counsel for poor defendants), not Fifth.
• United States v. Nixon: Involved executive privilege and separation of powers, not directly Fifth Amendment principles.
• Miranda v. Arizona: The Miranda rights (right to remain silent, etc.) are based on the Fifth Amendment's protection against self - incrimination.
• Mapp v. Ohio: Related to the Fourth Amendment (search and seizure), not Fifth.

Answer:

C. Miranda v. Arizona