Media Coverage and Fair Trial Rights Quiz
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What amendment guarantees a person accused of a crime the right to a speedy and public trial before an impartial jury?

  • 5th Amendment
  • 4th Amendment
  • 6th Amendment (correct)
  • 7th Amendment

Which amendment gives the media the right to report crime news, including information and visual images that could prejudice a community against someone who has not yet stood trial?

  • 3rd Amendment
  • 4th Amendment
  • 1st Amendment (correct)
  • 2nd Amendment

What is the fundamental principle regarding individuals accused of a crime?

  • Innocent until proven guilty (correct)
  • Guilty until proven innocent
  • Innocence does not matter
  • Presumed guilty

What have courts attempted to control in order to ensure a fair trial following high-profile cases like OJ Simpson's?

<p>Public opinion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right to a speedy and public trial before an impartial jury?

<p>Individuals accused of a crime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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