Your Rights: Trials and Punishments

Question 1

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

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represent himself

Question 2

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 3

What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

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cruel and unusual punishment

Question 4

Which of these provisions is part of the Eighth Amendment?

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Reasonable bail must be set.

Question 5

The Sixth Amendment ensures a citizen’s right to

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have a fair trial.

Question 6

The impact of Furman v. Georgia (1972) was that states had to

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create clear standards to be applied fairly before imposing the death penalty.

Question 7

People accused of crimes and awaiting trial may be released from custody if they agree to

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pay bail.

Question 8

Read the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution.Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

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People accused of crimes have specific constitutional protections.

Question 9

The case of Furman v. Georgia (1972) resulted in a reinterpretation of the meaning of

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cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 10

In Furman v. Georgia (1972), the Supreme Court ruled in William Furman’s favor, saying that Georgia had

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established unclear standards for applying the death penalty.

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