Question

Read the following information about a Supreme Court case and answer the question below.



Clarence Gideon was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a business. When he went to court, he asked the judge for a lawyer. The judge refused and Gideon was found guilty. He appealed his case to the Supreme Court.



Which constitutional right provided the legal basis for Gideon's appeal?


to be informed of his rights


to be tried by a jury of his peers


to have assistance with his defense


to be informed of the charges against him

GPT 3.5
to have assistance with his defense

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