In the 1963 case of ___________, the US Supreme Court ruled that state courts were required under the 6th Amendment to provide legal council in criminal cases for defendants unable to afford their own attorney.
A. Doe v. Bolton
B. Critchlow v. New York
C. Gideon v. Wainwright
D. Harris v. McRae
Answer: C. Gideon v. Wainwright
The answer is C, Gideon v. Wainwright. The case was centered a 5 year prison sentence handed to Gideon for petty larceny who couldn't afford counsel to argue his position.
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A. increasing environmental protection and strengthening the EPA. B. stopping corrupt business practices, such as the selling of unsafe food and drugs. C. strengthening consumer protection by preventing credit agencies from gouging individuals with high levels of debt. D. bolstering worker safety by increasing the power of unions and forcing better safety practices on businesses. E. regulating troubled economic sectors, such as banking.
After retiring at the age of 67, Louisa relies on what federal program to provide her with health insurance benefits?
A. Pension Protection Fund B. Medicare C. Medicaid D. Social Security E. Aged Pension Program
The circulation battle of which two newspapers may have contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?
A. Los Angeles Times and New York Times B. San Francisco Examiner and San Francisco Chronicle C. Gazette of the United States and National Gazette D. Chicago Tribune and Boston Herald E. New York Journal and New York World
According to the __________ Act, federal agencies must solicit public comments before issuing new rules and regulations
Fill in the blanks with correct word