1. In 1961, Clarence Gideon was convicted of a felony. during his trial, Gideon requested that the court appoint an attorney on his behalf because he could not afford to hire one himself, but the state judge denied his request.
the case was later reviewed by the supreme court, and in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) the court held that Gideon's constitutional rights had ben violated. which constitutional amendment served as the basis for the supreme court's ruling?
a. 8th amendment - "excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
b. 6th amendment - "in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial... and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense."
c. 5th amendment - "no person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment for indictment of a grand jury..."
d. 4th amendment - "the right of the people to be secure in their persons houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause..."
2. Based on the Gideon ruling explained in the previous question, access to lawyers and legal counsel has become more equal over time.
a. stayed the same
b. true
c. false
1. B. 6th amendment - "in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial... and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense."
2. B. True