Question

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.

According to the Sixth Amendment, a jury must

A) confront witnesses
B) have a process for obtaining witnesses
C) have the Assistance of Counsel
D) come from the area where the crime was committed

Answer 1

The Sixth Amendment requires that a jury in a criminal trial come from the state or district where the crime was committed.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Sixth Amendment, in all criminal prosecutions, the accused has several rights, including a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury. Of the options given, the correct answer is that the jury must come from the area where the crime was committed. This ensures that the jury is familiar with the community and its standards, which can influence the decision-making process in the trial.