Florida Civics EOC Practice Test

What rights did in re Gault extend to juveniles?

1. The right of counsel

2. The same due process rights as adults

3. The right to protest the Vietnam war

4. The right against self-incrimination prior to police questioning

The correct answer is: The same due process rights as adults

In re Gault was a landmark Supreme Court case that extended certain rights to juveniles in criminal proceedings. One of the key rights that was extended was the right to due process, previously only afforded to adults. This means that juveniles now have the same rights as adults in terms of being informed of the charges against them, having a fair and impartial hearing, and being able to present a defense. Option A is incorrect because while the case did extend the right of counsel to juveniles, this was already a recognized right at the time of the case. Option C is incorrect because while juveniles do have the right to peacefully protest, this was not a part of the in re Gault case. Option D is incorrect because while juveniles were granted the right against self-incrimination, this extended to all stages of the criminal process, not just prior to police questioning. Option B is the