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Who was the defendant in this case?

• Henry Fonda

• Clarence Earl Gideon

• Wainwright

• Betts

In what courts was Gideon v. Wainwright heard?

• Florida State Court

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Both A and C

Why did the trial court in Florida refuse to appoint counsel for Mr. Gideon?

• Because he was not a U.S. citizen

• Because it was not a capital case

• Because he was not indigent

• Because he requested to represent himself

Which Constitutional Amendment mentions the right to counsel in criminal cases?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What was the Supreme Court's decision in Gideon v. Wainwright?

• The court ruled against Gideon, upholding the previous decision.

• The court decided that the case was not under its jurisdiction.

• The court ruled in favor of Gideon, establishing the right to counsel.

• The court abstained from making a decision, citing lack of evidence.

Which statement accurately summarizes the impact of the Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) decision?

• It incorporated the 4th Amendment to state and local governments

• It required that police officers inform suspects under arrest of the 5th and 6th Amendment rights

• It incorporated the right to legal counsel, as protected under the 6th Amendment, to state and local governments

• It increased states' power to restrict freedom of speech when it is shown to increase danger to public safety

What did the Espionage Act of 1917 outlaw?

• Interfering with mail delivery

• Supporting US enemies during wartime

• Protesting against the government

• Organizing labor unions

What did the Supreme Court prioritize in the Schenck v. United States case?

• National security

• Government power

• Social order

• Individual freedoms

How did the Supreme Court rule in Schenck v. United States regarding the First Amendment?

• The First Amendment does not protect any speech

• The First Amendment only protects political speech

• The First Amendment protects all speech

• The First Amendment protects speech creating a clear and present danger

What did the Supreme Court uphold in the Schenck v. United States case?

• The acquittal of Schenck because the First Amendment protects dangerous speech

• The acquittal of Schenck because the First Amendment protects all speech

• The conviction of Schenck because the First Amendment protects dangerous speech

• The conviction of Schenck because the First Amendment protects all speech