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Accused persons have the right to request a witness to

A
appear in court.
B
testify untruthfully.
C
go into hiding.
D
refuse to testify.
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The impact of Furman v. Georgia (1972) was that states had to

A
promise to use the death penalty only with approval from the Supreme Court.
B
throw out the old Miranda warning and write a new one.
C
agree to throw out all state laws regarding crime and impose national standards.
D
create clear standards to be applied fairly before imposing the death penalty.
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Read the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution.In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed . . . and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have [the opportunity] for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.

A
“the right to a speedy and public trial”
B
“confronted with the witnesses against him”
C
“informed of the nature and cause of the accusation”
D
“have the Assistance of Counsel”
4

The Sixth Amendment ensures a citizen’s right to

A
worship freely.
B
vote.
C
have a fair trial.
D
bear arms.
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Read the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution.Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

A
People accused of crimes have no rights until there is a verdict in court.
B
The government must ask victims’ families how criminals should be punished.
C
People accused of crimes have specific constitutional protections.
D
The government may inflict any kind of punishment it chooses.
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According to the Gideon v. Wainwright case, what was Gideon denied during his court proceedings ?

A
Access to a fair trial
B
Access to a jury
C
Access to an attorney
D
Access to his accuser's identity
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In Furman v. Georgia (1972), William Furman claimed his sentence was

A
appropriate.
B
overly lenient.
C
cruel and unusual.
D
accidental.
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Following the decision in the Gideon v. Wainwright case, what happens to accused persons who cannot afford to pay an attorney to represent them?

A
They remain in jail until they can raise the money.
B
They are freed from jail, and their cases are dismissed.
C
They are assigned an attorney by the court.
D
They are found guilty without trial.
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The case of Furman v. Georgia (1972) resulted in a reinterpretation of the meaning of

A
excessive bail.
B
the right to counsel.
C
the right to a speedy trial.
D
cruel and unusual punishment.
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In Furman v. Georgia (1972), William Furman appealed his death sentence for

A
domestic violence.
B
murder.
C
drunk driving.
D
assault.

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