3.9 Your Rights: Trials and Punishments

Question 1

According to the Gideon v. Wainwright case, what was Gideon denied during his court proceedings ?

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Access to an attorney

Question 2

Which of these provisions is part of the Eighth Amendment?

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Reasonable bail must be set.

Question 3

In Furman v. Georgia (1972), William Furman appealed his death sentence for

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murder.

Question 4

The sixth and eighth amendments reflect the purpose of the Bill of Rights to

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protect the rights of citizens.

Question 5

What was Clarence Gideon forced to do during his burglary trial?

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represent himself

Question 6

The basic freedoms that are guaranteed to Americans by the Constitution are called

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civil liberties.

Question 7

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

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cruel and unusual punishment

Question 8

Which statement best describes the impact of the Gideon decision?

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All people, whether wealthy or not, now have the same rights in court.

Question 9

The Sixth Amendment states that someone accused of a crime must go to trial

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in the state and area where the crime took place.

Question 10

In Furman v. Georgia (1972), William Furman claimed his sentence was

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cruel and unusual.

3.9 Your Rights: Trials and Punishments Answers