What is the theme of the excerpt?
a) one should ignore other people's opinions.
b) battle requires tremendous courage.
c) soldiers must destroy their enemies.
d) encouragement offers powerful motivation.

Which of the following starements is true based on the above information?

The 6th amendment's guarantee of a speedy and public trial is aimed at a. deterring potential criminals by fear of swift and certain punishment. b. trying those accused of crimes without undue delay and avoiding secret trials. c. eliminating overcrowded dockets in the nation's criminal courts. d. preventing jurors from being unduly influenced by public opinion.

The citizens if the united states live and work in a