Lesson | The Sixth Amendment

Open Ended

What is the purpose of a trial?

Why should a person accused of a crime have an attorney?

Would you rather have a single judge or a jury of your peers decide if you were guilty or innocent? Why do you feel this way?

Categorize

Options (12)

Freedom of speech

Freedom of the press

The right to bear arms

Freedom of religion

The right to peaceably assemble

The right to redress grievances

Protection from unreasonable search and seizure

Search and seizure requires a warrant based upon probable cause

The right to a grand jury

Protection from double jeopardy

Protection from self-incrimination

The right to due process of law

Match the Amendment with the rights and freedoms it protects.

The First Amendment

The Second Amendment

The Fourth Amendment

The Fifth Amendment

Categorize

Options (18)

Freedom of speech

Freedom of the press

Freedom of religion

The right to peaceably assemble

The right to redress grievances

The right to a grand jury

Protection from double jeopardy

Protection from self-incrimination

The right to due process of law

The right to a speedy trial

The right to a public trial

The right to an attorney

The right to face one's accusers

The right to a trial by jury

The right to obtain witnesses

The right to prepare a defense

Protection from unreasonable search and seizure

Search and seizure requires a warrant based upon probable cause

Match the Amendment with the rights and freedoms it protects.

The First Amendment

The Sixth Amendment

The Fourth Amendment

The Fifth Amendment

Open Ended

Why would someone want a “speedy” trial?

Multiple Choice

In order to have a "speedy trial", the trial must happen within __________.

• One week

• Twenty-four hours

• A reasonable amount of time

• Six months

Multiple Choice

Why might a person forfeit their right to a speedy trial?

• The crime is a felony offense

• The crime is violent in nature

• They have been denied bail

• To have time to prepare a defense

Open Ended

Why is a public trial important in a free society?

Drag and Drop

A trial must be ​

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and ​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

observable

transparent

private

clandestine

secret

confidential

Multiple Choice

Why must a trial be public?

• The people have a right to know how a case is decided

• To prevent contamination of evidence

• To ensure a defendant is found guilty

• To restore public order following a high-profile arrest

Open Ended

“He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” What do you think this means?

Multiple Choice

According to the Sixth Amendment, when accused of a crime, a person has the right to what?

• An attorney

• A judge

• A judicial appeal

• A counter investigation

Open Ended

What is the advantage of having a jury of your peers decide a case rather than a judge?

Categorize

Options (10)

Meets during the trial

Meets before the trial

Determines if there is enough evidence to have a trial at all

Issues and indictement if there is enough probable cause to have a trial

Issues and acquittal if there is not enough probable cause to have a trial

Made up of different people for every case

Made up of the same people for every case

Hears from the prosecution only

Hears from both the prosecution and the defense

Determines a verdict of guilty or not guilty

Match the correct description with the correct group.

A Trial Jury

A Grand Jury

Open Ended

Upon whom is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?

Multiple Choice

Upon whom is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?

• The state

• The defendant

• The jury or judge

• The evidence

Multiple Choice

The defense may not challenge the evidence given by the state.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Those who accuse the victim of a crime may remain secret from all trial proceedings.

• True

• False

Open Ended

Why would it be helpful for a defendant to obtain their own witnesses?

Multiple Select

Whom or what may the defense gather to help them during the trial? Select ALL that apply.

• Witnesses

• Expert witnesses

• Evidence

Open Ended

Why might a defendant choose to forfeit their right to a speedy trial?

Multiple Choice

The prosecution are the only ones who conduct criminal investigations.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Why might a defendant forfeit their right to a speedy trial?

• To prepare a defense

• They have been denied bail

• The crime is violent or a felony

• To ensure due process of law

Multiple Choice

What is the standard of proof for a criminal conviction?

• Reasonable suspicion

• Probable cause

• Preponderance of the evidence

• Proof beyond a reasonable doubt

Multiple Choice

In order to win their case, what must the defense establish?

• Unreasonable suspicion

• Improbable cause

• A lack of preponderance of the evidence

• Reasonable doubt

Multiple Choice

Marco has been accused of a crime. He decides to forfeit his right to a speedy trial. Why might he do that?

• To raise the money for bail

• To have time to prepare a defense

• To hire an attorney

• To investigate the prosecution

Multiple Choice

Lilith has been accused of a crime. She is an intelligent woman, but knows nothing about the law. What part of the Sixth Amendment will help her?

• The right to legal counsel

• The right to a trial by jury

• Protection from self-incrimination

• The right to due process of law

Multiple Choice

Wilson has been accused of a crime. In keeping with the rights and freedoms protected by the Sixth Amendment, who is most likely to determine his guilt or innocence?

• A grand jury

• The prosecution

• A jury of his peers

• The judge

Multiple Choice

Paul has been accused of a crime. However, he was at a party during the time of the crime. What part of the Sixth Amendment will help him the most?

• Protection from unreasonable search and seizure

• Protection from self-incrimination

• The right to a public trial

• The right to obtain witnesses

Multiple Choice

Beth has been accused of a crime. The judge informs her that the evidence against her was obtained by undercover officers who cannot provide any information as it would identify them. Why does this violate the Sixth Amendment?

• She has the right to due process of law

• She has the right to face her accusers

• She has the right to an attorney

• She has protection from unreasonable search and seizure

Multiple Select

What are the rights and freedoms protected by the Sixth Amendment? Select ALL that apply.

• The right to a trial by jury

• The right to prepare a defense

• The right to a speedy and public trial

• The right to an attorney

• The right to face one's accusers

Multiple Select

What are the rights and freedoms protected by the Sixth Amendment? Select ALL that apply.

• The right to a grand jury

• The right to prepare a defense

• The right to obtain witnesses

• The right to an attorney

• The right to due process of law