What Important Constitutional Right Was Brought into Question Following the Trial

question 15

Multiple Choice

What important constitutional right was brought into question following the trial and conviction of the "Scottsboro Boys"?

• A) The right to an attorney
• B) The right to a trial by a jury of their peers
• C) The right to cross-examine witnesses against them
• D) The right to not have to testify against themselves

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Definitions:

Motor Control

The ability to regulate or direct the mechanisms essential for movement.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements of the face, limbs, or trunk, often as a side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic medications.

Atypical

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Conventional Antipsychotic

A class of drugs typically used to treat symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations and delusions, especially in conditions like schizophrenia; known for their dopamine-blocking effects.