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

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

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

This case specifically addressed the right to counsel under the Sixth Amendment and how that right applies to state courts through the Fourteenth Amendment.