what is the historical overview of the sixth amendment?

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what is the historical overview of the sixth amendment?

2006-11-02 09:19:40 · 1 answers · asked by thebattleofhastingsnj 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government

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The rights were originally established by English common law. Common law is based upon trial presidence. There was a fear that the government could alter these rights. The amendment codified the rights so they could not be changed by Congress.

2006-11-03 08:32:23 · answer #1 · answered by Woody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋