Title: “Gideon v. Wainwright: Ensuring the Right to Counsel and Opportunities for Further Reform” Slide 1: Introduction – Briefly introduce the case of Gideon v. Wainwright and its significance in ensuring

Application Exercises Content
Since the Supreme Court decision in 1963, Gideon v. Wainwright, the Court ruled that the federal and state governments must provide legal counsel to defendants unable to afford counsel pursuant to the 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.   
Describe the facts of the case, the opinion of the court, and the reasons upon which the opinion was based.
Describe another opportunity in our system for reform, and the benefits that would be derived from the reform. 
Create PowerPoint Slides  
PPT Slides: 6-8 slides  
Additional slide with cited sources (Format: MLA or APA format)  
2-3 Outside sources  
Answer the prompt provided