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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How does the Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona continue to affect society?
A
Election officials must monitor polling sites during elections
B
People accused of a crime have the right to excessive bail or punishment
C
Federal agencies must provide adequate facilities for those with disabilites
D
People accused of a crime must be informed of their constitutional rights.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The Supreme Court Miranda v. Arizona (1966, determined that law enforcement agents must inform the suspect, among other rights, of their Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and that he or she is allowed to refuse to answer questions.

Detailed explanation-4: -There is no real evidence that Miranda has substantially reduced confession rates or imposed significant costs on the criminal justice system.

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