The Rights of the Accused Book

An invaluable resource for social studies and civics classes. Students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of citizens' fundamental rights and issues related to government and society with these books. This new series is certain to enlighten students about the Bill of Rights and the rights we have as citizens, which we sometimes take for granted.This book thoroughly investigates the vital Sixth Amendment. The history of its inception and role throughout our country's development is spelled out to give students a complete story of how the rights of those accused of a crime have come to be defined as they now are. It further investigates the way that this right is interpreted by the courts and how it is upheld by the law today.