The case of Gideon v. Wainwright affirmed that the state must
A) allow you to be tried by a jury of your peers.
B) provide you with legal counsel.
C) inform you of your constitutional rights before placing you under arrest.
D) allow you to confront your accuser.
E) impose a fair and impartial sentence for the crime.
B
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a. free market precepts. b. cooperation c. coercion. d. an open door policy.
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A. arms sales to Nepal B. overthrown governments C. nuclear weapons programs D. massive oil spills
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The patterns of public opinion with regard to torture illustrate that
a. Americans hold clear and well-defined opinions opposing the use of torture. b. Americans hold clear and well-defined opinions supporting torture if it would protect the country from a terrorist attack. c. the opinions most people hold on political issues rely heavily on cues and signals the leaders of their preferred party send on the issues. d. most Americans are well-versed on major issues, and while they consider the cues from party leaders, they generally make up their own minds based on the facts.