Question

Assess the meaning of the Sixth Amendment. (1 point)

The Sixth Amendment protects against self-incrimination.
The Sixth Amendment provides protections for citizens in a
court of law.
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to free speech.


The Sixth Amendment does not require legal counsel.

Answer 1

How does trial by jury ensure due process for citizens in
court?
a.It ensures that all people have access to legal counsel.
b. It ensures that the accused is given a speedy trial.
c. It protects citizens from self-incrimination.
d.It ensures that members of the public decide the guilt of the
accused, not a single judge.

Answer 2

Analyze the case of Miranda v. Arizona (1966). Which of the
following is the most likely reason the justices ruled as they
did?
a.Miranda was not warned of his right to the takings clause.
b.
Miranda was not warned of his right to a phone call.

c. Miranda was not warned of his right to remain silent.
d.Miranda was not warned of his right to cross-examine
witnesses.

Answer 3

The Supreme Court case of JEB v. Alabama ex rel. T.B.
involved a child support dispute in which prosecutors used
peremptory challenges to reject most of the men in the jury
pool. Analyze the case of JEB v. Alabama ex rel. T.B. (1994).
Which of the following is the most likely reason the justices
ruled as they did? (
a. Peremptory challenges on the basis of gender were a
violation of the Sixth Amendment.
b. The attorneys used secret trial proceedings.
c. Peremptory challenges on the basis of race were a
violation of the Sixth Amendment.
d. The attorneys used the Confrontation Clause.

Answer 4

Why might an attorney utilize peremptory challenges?
(1 point)
a.to remove a potential juror based on gender
b.to remove a potential juror based on their residence in the
community
c.to remove a potential juror who exhibits prejudice or bias
d.to remove a potential juror based on race