Your Rights: Trials and Punishments

Question 1

Which statement best summarizes the purpose of the Sixth Amendment?

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C: The accused have a right to a clearly defined legal process.

Question 2

Think about what you learned about the Supreme Court trial of Clarence Gideon. Using the drop-down menus, put the events of the case in order.

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The Supreme Court heard Gideon's case and decided in his favor.: 4; Gideon appealed the state decision to the Supreme Court.: 3; States became required to provide counsel to all defendants.: 5; Gideon was accused of a crime and brought to trial.: 1; Gideon was denied counsel at the state court.: 2

Question 3

Think about what you learned about the Supreme Court trial of Clarence Gideon. Using the drop-down menus, put the events of the case in order. The Supreme Court heard Gideon's case and decided in his favor. Gideon appealed the state decision to the Supreme Court. States became required to provide counsel to all defendants. Gideon was accused of a crime and brought to trial. Gideon was denied counsel at the state court.

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D: 4

Question 4

Which provisions are part of the Eighth Amendment? Check all that apply. Reasonable bail must be set.A speedy trial is required. Counsel is required.Cruel and unusual punishment is forbidden.Witnesses can be forced to appear.

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A: Reasonable bail must be set.; D: Cruel and unusual punishment is forbidden.

Question 5

According to Justice Smith, the death penalty

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C: is not clearly and consistently imposed.

Question 6

[___]Gideon appealed the state decision to the Supreme Court.

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C: 3

Question 7

[___]States became required to provide counsel to all defendants.

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E: 5

Question 8

[___]Gideon was accused of a crime and brought to trial.

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A: 1

Question 9

[___]Gideon was denied counsel at the state court.

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B: 2

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