Question

SIXTH Amendment

Fill in the blank

1. "the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury."
2. "[the accused shall] be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation."
3. ______________

4.__________

5. __________



Then interpret the above in one sentence each in a 9th graders response

Answer 1

1. "the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury."
2. "[the accused shall] be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation."
3. "to be confronted with the witnesses against him;"
4. "to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor;"
5. "and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence."

Interpretations (one sentence each, 9th-grade level):

1. You have the right to a trial that happens without long delays, is open for the public to see, and is decided by a fair, unbiased jury.
2. The government has to clearly tell you what crime you’re accused of and why.
3. You have the right to face and question people who say you did something wrong.
4. You can make the court require witnesses who can help your case to come and testify.
5. You have the right to a lawyer to defend you, and if you can’t afford one, the court will provide one.