Author Question: The U.S. Supreme Court case that ruled people charged with a serious crime and cannot afford an ... (Read 66 times)

elizabeth18 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

The U.S. Supreme Court case that ruled people charged with a serious crime and cannot afford an attorney are nonetheless entitled to defense at the government's expense was:

a. Baker v. Carr.
b. Mapp v. Ohio.
c. Gideon v. Wainwright.
d. Miranda v. Arizona.

Question 2

What is one of the biggest criticisms one could make about elections today?

a. Elections have become too dependent on the candidates' personal wealth or their ability to raise massive sums of money.
b. There are sometimes too many good candidates for office.
c. Corruption is so widespread in elections it is hard to say any election is fair anymore.
d. Special interests are not as important as they used to be, because of new campaign contribution limitations.