Which of the following amendments guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?
a. fourth amendment
b. fifth amendment
c. sixth amendment
d. eighth amendment

c. Sixth Amendment

Explanation:

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants so that all criminal prosecutions are carried fairly. The rights protected in this amendment are 1. to have a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, which avoids unnecessary delays and biased judges, 2. to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, which refers to the defendant's right to learn the charges and evidence against them and to know who is accusing them of committing the crime, 3. to be confronted with the witnesses against the person, 4. to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in their favor, 5. and to have the assistance of counsel, a lawyer, for their defense.

the president has the power to appoint federal judges, ambassadors, and other "principal officers” of the united states, subject to senate confirmation of such appointments.