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Which of the following summarizes the analysis used by the Supreme Court in cases regarding the rights of criminal defendants?(1 point)
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The rights of criminal defendants must be balanced with the competing interests of society.
The rights of criminal defendants must be balanced with the competing interests of society.

The rights of criminal defendants must be balanced with the interests of the victim of the crime.
The rights of criminal defendants must be balanced with the interests of the victim of the crime.

The rights of criminal defendants are absolute according to the Bill of Rights.
The rights of criminal defendants are absolute according to the Bill of Rights.

The rights of criminal defendants are minimal according to the Bill of Rights.
The rights of criminal defendants are minimal according to the Bill of Rights.

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The rights of criminal defendants must be balanced with the competing interests of society.

Explanation: The Supreme Court typically applies balancing tests—protecting constitutional rights while allowing restrictions when justified by public safety, law enforcement, or other societal interests. The rights are not absolute.