How does the Compulsory Process Clause apply to the Sixth Amendment? (1 point)

Question

• It defends the rights of citizens in court by allowing them to obtain and subpoena witnesses
• It maintains the rights of citizens by ensuring they have access to free legal advice.
• It protects citizens from false legal accusations.
• It defends the rights of citizens in court by requiring witnesses to testify in front of the accused.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: It defends the rights of citizens in court by allowing them to obtain and subpoena witnesses.

The Compulsory Process Clause, part of the Sixth Amendment, ensures that defendants have the right to obtain witnesses in their favor and to compel those witnesses to testify in court.