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5th and 6th Amendment Quiz
1. Which of the following is NOT guaranteed by the 6th Amendment?
A) A speedy, public trial
B) Freedom from a cruel or unusual sentence or punishment
C) Right to confront witnesses against you
D) Right to counsel/attorney
2. True or False (circle the right answer): If you cannot afford an attorney, one will
be provided for you free of charge.
3. True or False (circle the right answer): Not all 5th and 6th Amendment
protections apply to juvenile proceedings
4. Define ‘Procedural Due Process’:
5. Why is it important to have ‘notice of charges’ or know what crime you’re accused
of?
EXTRA CREDIT: Which amendment protects you from being a witness against
yourself (also known as self-incrimination)?
NAME: PERIOD: /5
5th and 6th Amendment Quiz
1. Which of the following is NOT guaranteed by the 6th Amendment?
A) A speedy, public trial
B) Freedom from a cruel or unusual sentence or punishment
C) Right to confront witnesses against you
D) Right to counsel/attorney
2. True or False (circle the right answer): If you cannot afford an attorney, one will
be provided for you free of charge.
3. True or False (circle the right answer): Not all 5th and 6th Amendment
protections apply to juvenile proceedings
4. Define ‘Procedural Due Process’:
5. Why is it important to have ‘notice of charges’ or know what crime you’re accused
of?
EXTRA CREDIT: Which amendment protects you from being a witness against
yourself (also known as self-incrimination)?
NAME: PERIOD: /5