Reference no: EM132288002

U.S. Supreme Court Bill of Rights Case

For this assignment, you will analyze one U.S. Supreme Court criminal case decision dealing with a Bill of Rights issue. You must include the facts of the case (i.e., what happened), the holding of the court (i.e., what the court decided), and the reasoning for that decision.

Additionally, explain how the constitutional right is practically applied to protect the individual and/or society as a whole. Provide your personal opinion on the relative strength and/or weakness of this constitutional issue moving forward in the 21st century. Select one of the following five options:

Gideon v. Wainwright

In re Gault

Mapp v. Ohio

Miranda v. Arizona

Terry v. Ohio

You may examine a different case, but you must obtain instructor approval by Day 3 (Thursday) of Week 2.

Your paper must

Be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Include a separate title page with the following:

Title of paper

Student's name

Course name and number

Instructor's name

Date submitted

Use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.

Document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.