. Following the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona, police began informing people placed under arrest that they "have the right to remain silent." What basic freedom is this meant to protect, and how does it affect arrested individuals?

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The right to freedom of speech; it provides them with the ability to speak to their attorneys without fear of incrimination.
The protection against self-incrimination; it informs them that speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them
The protection of due process; it prevents convicted offenders from receiving cruel and unusual punishments.
The right to freedom of assembly; it prevents law enforcement from asking them questions without the presence of an attorney.

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The correct answer is: The protection against self-incrimination; it informs them that speaking to law enforcement could incriminate them.

This means that individuals under arrest are advised of their rights to avoid self-incrimination, allowing them to remain silent and not provide information that could be used against them in court.