Question

Chad and some friends were accused of breaking into a government building and ruining several priceless paintings. Chad was arrested and charged with a federal crime. Chad waited for three years before his case is heard by a judge. When he went to court, Chad claimed that his rights had been violated. How could he use the U.S. Constitution to support his claim?

A. "The First Amendment clearly protects my right to assemble, even in government buildings."
B. "The Fourth Amendment protects me from unreasonable search and seizure."
C. "The Fifth Amendment protects my right not to answer questions that will incriminate me."
D. "The Sixth Amendment protects my right to a fair and speedy trial."

Answer 1

Answer: D

Explanation: Chad waited three years before before getting a judge to hear his case. The 6th Amendment states that we have a right to a speedy trial, and Congress passed a bill that defined that timeline as 70 days. Chad is well past the threshold for a speedy trial, and therefore his 6th amendment rights have been violated