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Which amendment guarantees citizens a fair and speedy trial?

Second Amendment

Fourth Amendment

Fifth Amendment

Sixth Amendment

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Answer:

Sixth Amendment

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The Speedy Trial Clause of the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that "[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial".[1] The Clause protects the defendant from delay between the presentation of the indictment or similar charging instrument and the beginning of trial.

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