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Conflicting Ideals — Unit test

Question 6 • EA Academy Civics 9

What was the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Mapp v. Ohio (1961) case?

Answer
A
Dollree Mapp’s conviction was overturned because of an unlawful search.
B
Dollree Mapp was found not guilty because she had been denied an attorney.
C
Dollree Mapp was convicted because she violated the 14th Amendment.
D
Dollree Mapp’s trial was considered invalid because there was no jury.

Explanation

In Mapp v. Ohio, the Supreme Court ruled that evidence obtained through an unconstitutional search could not be used in state courts. Police had searched Dollree Mapp’s home without a valid warrant, so the Court overturned her conviction. Thus, the correct choice is “Dollree Mapp’s conviction was overturned because of an unlawful search.”

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