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

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.

(2 points)
Responses

14th
14th

6th
6th

10th
10th

19th

Answer 1

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

• 14th Amendment: This amendment includes the Due Process Clause, which protects individuals from being deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. Michelle was not informed of her rights or provided a public defender, which could be seen as a due process violation.

• 6th Amendment: This amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to counsel and the right to confront witnesses. Michelle's lack of a public defender and inability to confront her witnesses directly relate to the protections provided by this amendment.

The 10th Amendment and 19th Amendment would not be applicable to her case in this context. The 10th Amendment relates to states' rights, and the 19th Amendment pertains to women's suffrage.

Therefore, the correct responses are:

• 14th
• 6th