Right to Counsel Mid Lesson

Right to Counsel

Multiple Choice

Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the right to counsel?

• Seventh Amendment
• Fifth Amendment
• Sixth Amendment
• Eighth Amendment

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons lawyers are important in court?

• They help people know what they are charged with

• They explain how to defend yourself in court

• It guarantees a speedy trial without legal representation.
• They help people make smart legal choices in court

Multiple Choice

What happens if someone wants a lawyer but cannot afford one?

• They get a lawyer from the court

• They can only rely on family members for legal advice.
• They must pay a fine for not having a lawyer.
• They will automatically win their case.

Multiple Choice

What makes a lawyer a “good lawyer”?

• High fees for services
• Aggressive marketing tactics
• Limited client interaction
• They help, listen, and defend

Multiple Choice

What is the job of a prosecutor?

• To defend the accused in court
• To provide legal advice to victims
• To oversee the jury selection process
•  To prove that the accused person broke the law

Multiple Choice

What does a defense lawyer do during a trial?

• A defense lawyer prosecutes the accused

• A defense lawyer acts as a witness for the prosecution

• A defense lawyer provides legal advice to the judge

• A defense lawyer defends the accused

Multiple Choice

What does “pro se” mean in court?

• Pro se refers to a type of legal document.
• Pro se indicates a court-appointed attorney.
• Pro se means representing oneself in court without a lawyer.
• Pro se means hiring a lawyer for representation.

Multiple Choice

What is a plea bargain or settlement?

• Deals made by a lawyer so their client doesn't have to go to trial

• A negotiation for a longer prison sentence in exchange for a guilty plea.

• An agreement to dismiss all charges against the defendant.

• A formal trial where the defendant is found guilty.

Multiple Select

Lawyers must follow special rules called ethics. This means:

• They must do what’s best for their client

• They must keep things private (confidential)

• They must be honest and fair

• They can do whatever it takes to win