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How has the decision in Miranda v. Arizona affected government powers and individual rights

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Hello!

The decision in Miranda v. Arizona influenced the creation of the "Miranda Rights." This basically means that when a person is arrested, his/her rights must be read to him so that he understands them. Otherwise, the arrestee could accidentally self-incriminate or cause other similar problems for himself.

The Miranda rights include:
1. The right to remain silent
2. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law
3. The right to an attorney
4. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you

I hope this helps you! have a great day!
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