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The United States Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966) shows that the Court can
A
suspend civil liberties in times of national crisis
B
increase the power of state governments
C
expand the constitutional rights of individuals
D
limit the powers of Congress and the President
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court ruled that detained criminal suspects, prior to police questioning, must be informed of their constitutional right to an attorney and against self-incrimination.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a 5-4 Supreme Court decision Miranda v. Arizona (1966) ruled that an arrested individual is entitled to rights against self-discrimination and to an attorney under the 5th and 6th Amendments of the United States Constitution. Miranda v.

Detailed explanation-3: -Miranda was found guilty of kidnapping and rape and was sentenced to 20-30 years imprisonment on each count. On appeal, the Supreme Court of Arizona held that Miranda’s constitutional rights were not violated in obtaining the confession.

Detailed explanation-4: -5–4 decision for Miranda The Fifth Amendment requires that law enforcement officials advise suspects of their right to remain silent and to obtain an attorney during interrogations while in police custody.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the 1966 Supreme Court decision Miranda. V Arizona, the court held that before the police can obtain statements from a person subjected to an interrogation, the person must be given a Miranda warning.

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