Rakas V.illnois Flashcards

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What is the name of the legal case involving the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures?

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Rakas v. Illinois

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True or False: Rakas v. Illinois is a landmark US Supreme Court case.

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True

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In which year was the Rakas v. Illinois case decided by the US Supreme Court?

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1978

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Who was the petitioner in the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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Rakas

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What is the main legal issue addressed in the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures

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What was the decision of the US Supreme Court in the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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Reversed and remanded

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What was the reasoning behind the decision in the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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Standing to challenge a search

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Who was the respondent in the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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Illinois

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What was the lower court’s ruling in the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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Suppressed evidence

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What was the significance of the Rakas v. Illinois case in terms of Fourth Amendment jurisprudence?

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Clarified standing to challenge a search

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What is the full name of the court that decided the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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United States Supreme Court

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What amendment to the US Constitution is central to the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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Fourth Amendment

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What is the general rule regarding standing to challenge a search established in the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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Legitimate presence in the area searched

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What did the US Supreme Court hold regarding the passengers’ standing to challenge a search in the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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No standing

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What is the key takeaway from the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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Clarification of Fourth Amendment standing requirements

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What was the key legal principle at stake in the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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Standing to challenge a search

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What was the impact of the Rakas v. Illinois case on future Fourth Amendment cases?

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Established clearer guidelines on standing

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In the Rakas v. Illinois case, who was found to have standing to challenge a search?

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Driver of the car

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What was the main argument of the petitioner in the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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Lack of standing to challenge the search

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What was the main argument of the respondent in the Rakas v. Illinois case?

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Existence of standing to challenge the search

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What did the US Supreme Court emphasize in the Rakas v. Illinois case regarding Fourth Amendment protections?

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Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

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What did the US Supreme Court stress in the Rakas v. Illinois case regarding standing requirements?

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Legitimate presence in the area searched

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What is the practical implication of the Rakas v. Illinois case for individuals challenging searches?

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Requirement of legitimate presence to establish standing

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What did the US Supreme Court reject in the Rakas v. Illinois case regarding passengers’ standing to challenge a search?

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Automatic standing