[PDF] 5th and 6th amendment simplified

What is the 5th Amendment & 7th Amendment?

Fifth Amendment [Grand Jury, Double Jeopardy, Self-Incrimination, Due Process (1791)] (see explanation) Sixth Amendment [Criminal Prosecutions - Jury Trial, Right to Confront and to Counsel (1791)] (see explanation) Seventh Amendment [Common Law Suits - Jury Trial (1791)] (see explanation)

What does the 6th Amendment say about a jury?

The 6th Amendment states that the jury should be impartial. The accused must also be informed of the nature of the charges against them and the identity of who is pressing charges. The Sixth Amendment emphasizes the need for an impartial jury.

Why is the Sixth Amendment important?

The Sixth Amendment upholds the due process of law so that justice may be served. The authors of the Sixth Amendment felt that the right to legal counsel was the most important of the rights given to an accused person. They even stated that the State should provide a public defender if the accused cannot afford counsel.

What are the 5 amendments in the Constitution?

Second Amendment [Right to Bear Arms (1791)] (see explanation) Third Amendment [Quartering of Troops (1791)] (see explanation) Fourth Amendment [Search and Seizure (1791)] (see explanation) Fifth Amendment [Grand Jury, Double Jeopardy, Self-Incrimination, Due Process (1791)] (see explanation)