Which of the following summarizes the analysis used by the

Question

Supreme Court in cases regarding the rights of criminal
defendants?
a The rights of criminal defendants are absolute according to
the Bill of Rights.
b The rights of criminal defendants must be balanced with
the competing interests of society.

c The rights of criminal defendants must be balanced with
the interests of the victim of the crime.
d The rights of criminal defendants are minimal according to
the Bill of Rights.

Answer 1

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