ActivityAmendments Four, Five and Six Interactive
A card sorting interactive that helps students define the fourth, fifth and sixth amendments.
6th Amendment | What is the Sixth Amendment?
The Sixth Amendment in the Bill of Rights grants citizens a speedy trial.
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In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
Rights of the Accused Amendment Resources
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Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Does the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel in criminal cases extend to felony defendants in state courts? This is the question taken up by the Supreme Court in the landmark case of Gideon v. Wainwright (1963).
The Sixth Amendment | BRI’s Homework Help Series
What protections exist for Americans accused of a crime? The 6th Amendment. What is the 6th Amendment? The 6th Amendment provides defendants with rights to a speedy and fair trial, an impartial jury, and more. Our latest Homework Help video explores the 6th Amendment and provides students with a succinct overview of the essential information regarding this amendment.