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

p
protect the rights of citizens.
d
describe the separation of powers.
a
assert the authority of the federal government.
o
outline the federal system.
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What was Clarence Gideon forced to do during his burglary trial?

A
represent himself
B
flee the state
C
remain silent
D
declare his guilt
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Following the decision in the Gideon v. Wainwright case, what happens to accused persons who cannot afford to pay an attorney to represent them?

T
They remain in jail until they can raise the money.
T
They are freed from jail, and their cases are dismissed.
T
They are assigned an attorney by the court.
T
They are found guilty without trial.
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The case of Furman v. Georgia (1972) resulted in a reinterpretation of the meaning of

e
excessive bail.
t
the right to counsel.
t
the right to a speedy trial.
c
cruel and unusual punishment.
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Accused persons have the right to request a witness to

a
appear in court.
t
testify untruthfully.
g
go into hiding.
r
refuse to testify.
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What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

l
lengthy trials
s
search warrants
c
cruel and unusual punishment
i
impartial juries
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The impact of Furman v. Georgia (1972) was that states had to

A
promise to use the death penalty only with approval from the Supreme Court.
B
throw out the old Miranda warning and write a new one.
C
agree to throw out all state laws regarding crime and impose national standards.
D
create clear standards to be applied fairly before imposing the death penalty.

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