Which statement best identifies how the decision in the Gideon v. Wainright case was a result of constitutional interpretation?(1 point)

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The Supreme Court interpreted the intent of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
The Supreme Court interpreted the intent of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments.

The Supreme Court reconsiders the language of the Bill of Rights.
The Supreme Court reconsiders the language of the Bill of Rights.

The Supreme Court followed the Constitution exactly and no interpretations were made in this case.
The Supreme Court followed the Constitution exactly and no interpretations were made in this case.

The Supreme Court reconsidered the nature of the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments.

Answer 1

The best statement that identifies how the decision in the Gideon v. Wainwright case was a result of constitutional interpretation is:

The Supreme Court reconsidered the nature of the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments.

This reflects how the Court interpreted the right to counsel as essential for a fair trial, linking the Sixth Amendment's guarantee of counsel to the Fourteenth Amendment's due process clause, which applies to state courts.