Which of the following is true of the provisions under the Sixth Amendment?
A) The Sixth Amendment provides that a person can be required to testify against himself or herself.
B) The Sixth Amendment prohibits excessive bail and fines and unusual punishments.
C) The Sixth Amendment provides that no warrant for a search or an arrest can be issued without probable cause.
D) The Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy trial, a trial by jury, a public trial, and the right to confront witnesses.
E) The Sixth Amendment offers protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
When balancing the politics of local government, some observers suggest that gains in administrative efficiency may come at the price of
a. fair representation and qualified officials. b. more corrupt party bosses and urban political machines. c. less direct control of municipal governments by citizens. d. the suppression of political opinions of minorities.
What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee to those accused of a crime?
a. assistance of counsel b. access to law books c. a jury trial d. assistance by the press
How does expected utility theory explain seemingly irrational decisions, such as Saddam Hussein's decision in 1991 not to withdraw forces from Kuwait?
a. It cannot explain these irrational decisions. b. It explains these decisions by blaming flawed decision making. c. In these types of decisions, the decision maker was choosing between a certain loss and a possible victory. d. In these types of decisions, the decision maker was motivated by something other than expected utility.