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What are attorneys called who are provided by the government for indigent individuals?

A
public defender
B
district attorney
C
defense attorney
D
legal representation
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Many attorneys start out as public defenders, and yet they need a particular skill set to do the job well. Which of the following is most important for a public defender?

A
a legal background to aid in heated court discussions
B
a lawyer skilled in politics
C
an understanding of law with acute abilities to work with all kinds of people
D
an ability to listen to the client
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Which group of words from this list relates directly to the work of a federal defender?

A
indigent, community defender, inequity, federal public defender, chief public defender, bar exam, LSAT
B
LSAT, indigent, federal public defender
C
indigent, community, chief public defender
D
federal public defender, community defender, chief public defender
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How might the case of Gideon v. Wainwright affect the work of a prosecutor?

A
Prosecutors may disallow public defenders from bringing their own witnesses to trial.
B
Prosecutors work with the defense attorneys to ensure that the accused is indigent and has a real need for a public defender.
C
Prosecutors have no need to watch out for preserving the rights guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment.
D
Prosecutors need to watch the details guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment, such as ensuring a speedy trial, impartial jury, informed of accusation, etc.

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