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The Bill of Rights

Question 7 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

Under the Sixth Amendment, people have a right to

Answer
A
continue to bear arms until convicted of a crime.
B
be tried by a judge.
C
protest unreasonable search and seizure.
D
be represented by a lawyer in court.

Explanation

The Sixth Amendment protects the right to have the assistance of a lawyer in a criminal prosecution. This means a person accused of a crime can be represented by a lawyer in court. Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures comes from the Fourth Amendment, not the Sixth.

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