Miranda WarningsMiranda Warnings and and The Bill of RightsThe Bill of Rights

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Summarizing Activity

Directions

Copy down the 4 sentences from the Miranda Warning under the column “Sentence from Miranda Warnings.”

Paraphrase each of the 4 parts of the Miranda Warning in the middle column.

Using your Amendment notes, identify the amendment for each of the 4 sentences and write that in the 3rd column.

Miranda Chart

Sentence from Miranda Warnings

Paraphrase (Put in your own

words)

Bill of Rights Amendment #

Sentence One

You have the right to remain silent.

Sentence Two

Anything that you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

Sentence Three

You have the right to have an attorney present before any questioning.

Sentence Four

IF you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you before any questioning.

Answer KeySentence from

Miranda WarningsPut in your own words Bill of Rights

Amendment #

You have the right to remain silent.

5th Amendment

Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

5th Amendment

You have the right to have an attorney present before any questioning.

6th Amendment

If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you before any questioning,

6th Amendment

Discussion Questions

Answer the questions in complete sentences.

Remember: TTQA, answer the questions completely and use evidence if possible.