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Yes and no, a convicted person can either choose to be heard by a judge or jury. That means by what ever you choose either the judge will decide your fate or the jury will decide your fate. in some cases only a judge can decide what happens to you.

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How did the roman citizens choose their counsel and senators?

By representative voting and popular vote.


Why is the 26 amendment important now?

The 26th amendment is important because it allows young people to voice their opinion through their vote, giving them an opportunity to be involved with their Government. They have the chance to drastically change the future, if they so choose to. Under this amendment, people who are 18 and up will no longer be denied the right to vote because of age discrimination.


What amendment prohibits self-incrimination?

The 5th amendment protects against self-incrimination. It doesn't prohibit it, because you can choose to allow yourself to be questioned. It does make sure you can choose not to speak in a situation where you might be inclined to say things you will regret.


What rights does the 23rd amendment give you?

The 23rd amendment permitted Washington DC to choose electors for President and Vice PresidentTHIS IS NOT THE ANSWER...I GOT IT WRONG ON MY PAPER AFTER USING THIS !!


The direct election of US Senators womens suffrage and greater government regulation of large industries were all issues of importance in the early 1900s to the?

Progressives long argued that citizens should have the right to directly vote for their U.S. Senators, rather than have state legislatures choose them. This was finally ratified as an Amendment in 1913 with the 17th Amendment, thanks in large part to the tireless efforts of Progressive activists and politicians. Progressives long argued that citizens should have the right to directly vote for their U.S. Senators, rather than have state legislatures choose them. This was finally ratified as an Amendment in 1913 with the 17th Amendment, thanks in large part to the tireless efforts of Progressive activists and politicians.

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Which part of the 6th amendment is the most important in your opinion why do you think that?

In my opinion, every part of the 6th Amendment is important, but if I had to choose one, I would choose the right to have assistance of counsel for the defense. The counsel would know applicable laws and could make sure the other rights in the amendment were followed. AMENDMENT VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.


If you were to choose between the first amendment or the second which would you choose?

1st.


How did the roman citizens choose their counsel and senators?

By representative voting and popular vote.


Why is the 26 amendment important now?

The 26th amendment is important because it allows young people to voice their opinion through their vote, giving them an opportunity to be involved with their Government. They have the chance to drastically change the future, if they so choose to. Under this amendment, people who are 18 and up will no longer be denied the right to vote because of age discrimination.


If you are accused of something and you didn't do it do you have the right to know accuser?

Yes, since if you are accused of something the you didn't do, that is slander. If it is serious, you can even choose to sue he/she.


Which amendment gives congress the power to choose the president and vice president if they die before the inauguration?

amendment 20


Why would the accused want to remain silent in court?

The accused may choose to remain silent in court to avoid incriminating themselves or to protect their legal rights.


Under this amendment if no one receives a majority of votes for president the house of representatives shall choose the president?

electoral


The defendant must be given an opportunity to be heard?

This is a true statement. In court the defendant will be represented by counsel and may choose to testify, or not.


What amendment prohibits self-incrimination?

The 5th amendment protects against self-incrimination. It doesn't prohibit it, because you can choose to allow yourself to be questioned. It does make sure you can choose not to speak in a situation where you might be inclined to say things you will regret.


What rights does the 23rd amendment give you?

The 23rd amendment permitted Washington DC to choose electors for President and Vice PresidentTHIS IS NOT THE ANSWER...I GOT IT WRONG ON MY PAPER AFTER USING THIS !!


What would happen if you didnt have the first amendment?

If the First Amendment didn\'t exist, we would not be able to practice the religion we choose or speak out against the government.