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How did Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) help protect Americans' constitutional rights?

A. It banned school-sponsored prayer and other religious displays in public schools.
B. It ensured that people who are arrested would be informed of their rights.
C. It upheld the right of the people to keep and bear firearms for lawful purposes.
D. It guaranteed that people accused of crimes would have access to a lawyer.

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D. It guaranteed that people accused of crimes would have access to a lawyer.

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