Michelle was recently arrested. She was not informed of her rights, assigned a public defender, or allowed to confront her witnesses. She has decided to sue the state.

Question

Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which amendments could Michelle cite in a federal court that would help her case? Select 2 that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

1st
1st

2nd
2nd

6th
6th

10th
10th

14th
14th

19th
19th

Answer 1

Michelle could cite the following amendments in a federal court to help her case:

1. 6th Amendment - This amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a fair trial, the right to be informed of the charges against them, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to legal counsel.

2. 14th Amendment - This amendment includes the Due Process Clause, which guarantees that individuals cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. This would be relevant to her claims of not being informed of her rights or given a fair trial.

Hence, the correct responses are the 6th and 14th Amendments.