Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

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Social Studies

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Clarence Earl Gideon charged with in 1961?

Back

Breaking into a pool hall and stealing beverages and cash

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did Gideon request from the court?

Back

A lawyer

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fill in the blank: The 6th Amendment guarantees the right to ______.

Back

A lawyer

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the right to a lawyer?

Back

Both federal and state courts must provide a lawyer.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why was Gideon's case sent back to the lower court? A) New evidence was found, B) The Supreme Court wanted a retrial, C) Gideon confessed, D) The lawyer presented evidence that proved Gideon was not guilty.

Back

The lawyer presented evidence that proved Gideon was not guilty.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fill in the blank: Public defenders are lawyers employed by the state to represent ______.

Back

Criminal defendants who cannot afford one

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What fundamental right did the Court emphasize in its decision?

Back

Right to a lawyer

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