LOUISIANA POST 2024 STUDY GUIDE (ANSWERED 100%
CORRECTLY PLUS RATIONALES) LATEST UPDATE
Question 1
Which Supreme Court case established that criminal suspects must be informed of their right
to consult with an attorney and their right against self-incrimination prior to police questioning?
A) Mapp v. Ohio
B) Terry v. Ohio
C) Miranda v. Arizona
D) Graham v. Connor
E) Carroll v. US
Correct Answer: C) Miranda v. Arizona
Rationale: Miranda v. Arizona is the landmark Supreme Court case that mandated
suspects be informed of their constitutional rights, including the right to an
attorney and the right to remain silent, before custodial interrogation.
Question 2
The rule that evidence illegally gathered by the police may not be used in a criminal trial was
established in which Supreme Court case?
A) Miranda v. Arizona
B) Mapp v. Ohio
C) Tennessee v. Garner
D) Katz v. US
E) US v. Robinson
Correct Answer: B) Mapp v. Ohio
Rationale: Mapp v. Ohio established the exclusionary rule, preventing the use of
illegally obtained evidence in state criminal proceedings.
, Question 3
Which Supreme Court case allowed police to stop and search a suspect if they have reasonable
suspicion that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime?
A) Carroll v. US
B) Terry v. Ohio
C) Miranda v. Arizona
D) Graham v. Connor
E) Mapp v. Ohio
Correct Answer: B) Terry v. Ohio
Rationale: Terry v. Ohio affirmed the legality of a "stop and frisk" when an officer has
reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and a belief that the person is armed and
dangerous.
Question 4
The ruling that deadly force may not be used against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless
necessary to prevent escape and if the officer has probable cause to believe the suspect poses a
significant threat of death or serious injury to others was decided in:
A) Graham v. Connor
B) Mapp v. Ohio
C) Tennessee v. Garner
D) US v. Robinson
E) Miranda v. Arizona
Correct Answer: C) Tennessee v. Garner
CORRECTLY PLUS RATIONALES) LATEST UPDATE
Question 1
Which Supreme Court case established that criminal suspects must be informed of their right
to consult with an attorney and their right against self-incrimination prior to police questioning?
A) Mapp v. Ohio
B) Terry v. Ohio
C) Miranda v. Arizona
D) Graham v. Connor
E) Carroll v. US
Correct Answer: C) Miranda v. Arizona
Rationale: Miranda v. Arizona is the landmark Supreme Court case that mandated
suspects be informed of their constitutional rights, including the right to an
attorney and the right to remain silent, before custodial interrogation.
Question 2
The rule that evidence illegally gathered by the police may not be used in a criminal trial was
established in which Supreme Court case?
A) Miranda v. Arizona
B) Mapp v. Ohio
C) Tennessee v. Garner
D) Katz v. US
E) US v. Robinson
Correct Answer: B) Mapp v. Ohio
Rationale: Mapp v. Ohio established the exclusionary rule, preventing the use of
illegally obtained evidence in state criminal proceedings.
, Question 3
Which Supreme Court case allowed police to stop and search a suspect if they have reasonable
suspicion that the person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime?
A) Carroll v. US
B) Terry v. Ohio
C) Miranda v. Arizona
D) Graham v. Connor
E) Mapp v. Ohio
Correct Answer: B) Terry v. Ohio
Rationale: Terry v. Ohio affirmed the legality of a "stop and frisk" when an officer has
reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and a belief that the person is armed and
dangerous.
Question 4
The ruling that deadly force may not be used against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless
necessary to prevent escape and if the officer has probable cause to believe the suspect poses a
significant threat of death or serious injury to others was decided in:
A) Graham v. Connor
B) Mapp v. Ohio
C) Tennessee v. Garner
D) US v. Robinson
E) Miranda v. Arizona
Correct Answer: C) Tennessee v. Garner
