Understanding the Sixth Amendment

What is one of the primary purposes of the Sixth Amendment?

• To let the accused be unaware of the charges

• To provide the accused with a biased jury

• To allow the government to hold secret trials

• To ensure a fair and public trial for the accused

Which Supreme Court case extended the right to counsel to all felony cases?

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Gideon v. Wainwright

• Barker v. Wingo

• Powell v. Alabama

What was the main issue addressed in the Barker v. Wingo case?

• The right to a public trial

• The definition of a speedy trial

• The right to an impartial jury

• The right to be informed of charges

According to the ACLU, which group is disproportionately underserved by the justice system?

• Wealthy defendants

• Black and brown defendants from low-income backgrounds

• Defendants with private lawyers

• Defendants in civil cases

What percentage of criminal defendants go to trial, according to the federal judiciary?

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

• 2%