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Your Rights: Trials and Punishments Answers

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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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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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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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Which statement best describes the impact of the Gideon decision?

A
The police now have additional resources to track down criminals.
B
All people, whether wealthy or not, now have the same rights in court.
C
People with no savings may now raise bail that they could not otherwise afford.
D
Trials that deal with serious crimes can now move forward quickly.
5

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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Which of these provisions is part of the Eighth Amendment?

A
Witnesses must appear in court.
B
A speedy trial is required.
C
Counsel must be provided.
D
Reasonable bail must be set.
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Read the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution.In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed . . . and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have [the opportunity] for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.

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“the right to a speedy and public trial”
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“confronted with the witnesses against him”
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“informed of the nature and cause of the accusation”
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“have the Assistance of Counsel”
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People accused of crimes and awaiting trial may be released from custody if they agree to

A
stay under house arrest.
B
pay bail.
C
leave the country.
D
testify truthfully.
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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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According to the Gideon v. Wainwright case, what was Gideon denied during his court proceedings ?

A
Access to a fair trial
B
Access to a jury
C
Access to an attorney
D
Access to his accuser's identity

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