The Sixth Amendment: Rights of the Accused

The video discusses the Bill of Rights, focusing on the 6th Amendment's right to counsel. Initially, these rights applied only to federal cases, but the 14th Amendment extended some rights to states. The landmark case Gideon v. Wainwright expanded the right to an attorney to all state felony cases. The video also covers the Miranda v. Arizona case, which established the Miranda Warning, ensuring the right to an attorney during interrogations and protecting against self-incrimination under the 5th Amendment.

What was the initial scope of the right to counsel as per the 6th Amendment?

• It applied to all criminal cases in the United States.

• It was only applicable to federal cases.

• It was applicable to both federal and state cases.

• It was only applicable to civil cases.

What was the significance of the Gideon v. Wainwright case?

• It limited the right to counsel to federal cases.

• It expanded the right to counsel to all state felony cases.

• It introduced the Miranda Warning.

• It abolished the death penalty.

Why was Clarence Earl Gideon initially denied an attorney?

• He was not facing a death penalty case.

• He was able to afford a private attorney.

• He did not request one.

• He was found guilty before the trial.

What additional protection does the Miranda Warning provide?

• Protection against self-incrimination.

• The right to appeal a conviction.

• The right to a jury trial.

• The right to a speedy trial.

In which case was the right to have an attorney present during police interrogation established?

• Roe v. Wade

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Gideon v. Wainwright