Assess the meaning of the Sixth Amendment.(1 point)
Responses
The Sixth Amendment protects against self-incrimination.
The Sixth Amendment provides protections for citizens in a court of law.
The Sixth Amendment does not require legal counsel.
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to free speech.
The correct response is: The Sixth Amendment provides protections for citizens in a court of law.
How does trial by jury ensure due process for citizens in court?(1 point)
Responses
It protects citizens from self-incrimination.
It ensures that the accused is given a speedy trial.
It ensures that members of the public decide the guilt of the accused, not a single judge.
It ensures that all people have access to legal counsel.
The correct response is: It ensures that members of the public decide the guilt of the accused, not a single judge.
Analyze the case of Miranda v. Arizona (1966). Which of the following is the most likely reason the justices ruled as they did?(1 point)
Responses
Miranda was not warned of his right to a phone call.
Miranda was not warned of his right to remain silent.
Miranda was not warned of his right to cross-examine witnesses.
Miranda was not warned of his right to the takings clause.
The correct response is: Miranda was not warned of his right to remain silent. This case ultimately led to the establishment of the "Miranda Rights," which requires law enforcement to inform individuals of their right to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning.
The Supreme Court case of JEB v. Alabama ex rel. T.B. involved a child support dispute in which prosecutors used peremptory challenges to reject most of the men in the jury pool. Analyze the case of JEB v. Alabama ex rel. T.B. (1994). Which of the following is the most likely reason the justices ruled as they did?(1 point)
Responses
Peremptory challenges on the basis of race were a violation of the Sixth Amendment.
Peremptory challenges on the basis of race were a violation of the Sixth Amendment.
The attorneys used the Confrontation Clause.
The attorneys used the Confrontation Clause.
The attorneys used secret trial proceedings.
The attorneys used secret trial proceedings.
Peremptory challenges on the basis of gender were a violation of the Sixth Amendment.
The correct response is: Peremptory challenges on the basis of gender were a violation of the Sixth Amendment. In the case of JEB v. Alabama ex rel. T.B., the Supreme Court ruled that the exclusion of potential jurors based on their gender violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This case established that peremptory challenges based on gender are unconstitutional.
Why might an attorney utilize peremptory challenges?(1 point)
Responses
to remove a potential juror who exhibits prejudice or bias
to remove a potential juror based on gender
to remove a potential juror based on their residence in the community
to remove a potential juror based on race