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Conflicting Ideals — Unit test

Question 2 • EA Academy Civics 9

Which precedent did the Mapp v. Ohio (1961) Supreme Court case establish?

Answer
A
the right to free speech
B
the right to a speedy trial
C
protection against punishment by a mob
D
protection against unreasonable searches

Explanation

Mapp v. Ohio applied the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable searches and seizures to state governments. It also established that evidence obtained through an unconstitutional search generally cannot be used in a state criminal trial. Therefore, the correct choice is protection against unreasonable searches.

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