#1
In the United States, which Amendment guarantees the right to counsel in criminal prosecutions?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
#2
Who is responsible for appointing counsel to defendants who cannot afford one?
The prosecutor
The judge
The defendant's family
The police
#3
What is the term for when a defendant represents themselves in court without the assistance of an attorney?
Pro se representation
Indigent defense
Public defense
Private defense
#4
Which constitutional amendment prohibits the use of compelled self-incrimination?
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
#5
What does the term 'pro bono' mean in the context of legal representation?
Legal representation provided at a reduced rate
Legal representation provided free of charge
Legal representation provided by a public defender
Legal representation provided by a private attorney
#6
Which of the following statements about the right to counsel is true?
It only applies to felony cases
It only applies during trial proceedings
It does not apply to juveniles
It applies at critical stages of criminal proceedings
#7
Which Supreme Court case established the right to counsel for indigent defendants in felony cases?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
Powell v. Alabama
#8
Under what circumstance can a defendant waive their right to counsel?
If they are not informed of the charges against them
If they are found incompetent to stand trial
If they knowingly and voluntarily waive the right
If the court appoints an attorney
#9
What does the term 'effective assistance of counsel' refer to?
The defendant's right to choose their attorney
The quality of legal representation provided to a defendant
The duration of attorney-client privilege
The payment method for legal services
#10
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of defense counsel?
Advocating for the defendant's interests
Cross-examining witnesses
Prosecuting the case
Negotiating plea bargains
#11
What landmark Supreme Court case established the requirement for police to inform suspects of their rights, including the right to counsel?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Escobedo v. Illinois
Powell v. Alabama
#12
Which U.S. Supreme Court case held that indigent defendants have a right to appointed counsel in all criminal trials?
Betts v. Brady
Johnson v. Zerbst
Gideon v. Wainwright
Powell v. Alabama
#13
What landmark Supreme Court case expanded the right to counsel to misdemeanor cases where incarceration is imposed?
Betts v. Brady
Powell v. Alabama
Johnson v. Zerbst
Argersinger v. Hamlin
#14
In which scenario might the right to counsel not apply?
During police interrogation
During a lineup identification procedure
During pretrial hearings
During trial proceedings
#15
Which of the following is a situation where the right to counsel may be temporarily suspended?
During pretrial proceedings
During sentencing
During a lineup
During an arraignment
#16
In the context of the right to counsel, what does 'conflict of interest' refer to?
A situation where the defendant is not informed of their rights
A situation where the defense attorney has a personal interest that may interfere with their representation
A situation where the defendant cannot afford an attorney
A situation where the defendant is being coerced into pleading guilty
#17
Which Supreme Court case established the principle that the right to counsel extends to critical stages of criminal proceedings?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Powell v. Alabama
Johnson v. Zerbst
Argersinger v. Hamlin
#18
In which situation might a defendant be entitled to a new trial due to ineffective assistance of counsel?
If they do not agree with the verdict
If their attorney did not properly investigate the case
If they cannot afford to pay for their defense
If the prosecutor presents compelling evidence