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 all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

1st
1st

2nd
2nd

6th
6th

10th
10th

14th
14th

19th

Answer 1

In Michelle's case, the amendments she could cite in a federal court that would help her case are:

• 6th Amendment: This amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to counsel (the right to have a public defender), the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a speedy and public trial.

• 14th Amendment: This amendment provides for due process and equal protection under the law. Since Michelle was not informed of her rights, the 14th Amendment could be relevant in arguing that her due process rights were violated.

The first, second, tenth, and nineteenth amendments are not directly applicable to the circumstances described in the passage.

So the correct responses are:

• 6th
• 14th