Understanding the Sixth Amendment

What fundamental rights does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?

• Right to privacy, freedom from self-incrimination, and due process

• Right to bear arms, freedom of the press, and protection from unreasonable searches

• Right to vote, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion

• Right to a speedy and public trial, impartial jury, and legal counsel

When was the Sixth Amendment ratified?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1801

• 1791

Which case established the right to counsel for defendants who cannot afford one?

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Gideon v. Wainwright

• Crawford v. Washington

• Powell v. Alabama

What is the significance of the right to a speedy trial?

• It prevents the accused from being held indefinitely without trial

• It allows the government to delay trials for strategic reasons

• It ensures that the trial is conducted in secret

• It guarantees a trial by a jury of peers

Why is the right to an impartial jury important?

• It ensures that the trial is conducted quickly

• It allows the government to select the jury

• It guarantees a trial without any witnesses

• It helps ensure a fair trial by peers

What was a key influence on the creation of the Sixth Amendment?

• The English common law tradition

• The French Revolution

• The American Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution

Which case established the requirement for defendants to be informed of their rights?

• Crawford v. Washington

• Powell v. Alabama

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Gideon v. Wainwright

What does the right to confront witnesses entail?

• The right to a public defender

• The right to choose the jury

• The right to have a private trial

• The right to cross-examine witnesses