USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mr. Smith is on trial (again) for robbing a bank. When his attorney calls a witness to testify to his innocence, the judge refuses to allow the witness to speak. What amendment did the judge just violate?
A
First Amendment
B
Fifth Amendment
C
Sixth Amendment
D
Seventh Amendment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An accused person must not be allowed to languish indefinitely in jail but must be given a speedy trial. Involved with this issue are the rights to a reasonable bail and prohibitions against being detained for more than a specified time without bail.

Detailed explanation-2: -FIRST PRINCIPLES: Constitutional Matters: Confrontation. United States v. Bench, 82 M.J. 388 (the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment requires that in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to be confronted by the witnesses against him).

Detailed explanation-3: -The Sixth Amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you.

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