5. Which case ensured legal counsel for defendants who cannot afford an attorney? A) Miranda v. Arizona B) Roe v. Wade C) Gideon v.Wainwright D) Brown v. Board of Education

## Step 1<br />This question is about a landmark case in the United States legal system that established the right to legal counsel for defendants who cannot afford an attorney. The options provided are all significant cases in U.S. history, but only one of them directly addresses the issue of legal counsel for defendants who cannot afford an attorney.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />Option A, Miranda v. Arizona, is a case that established the Miranda Rights, which are the rights of the accused to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning. However, this case does not specifically address the issue of legal counsel for defendants who cannot afford an attorney.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Option B, Roe v. Wade, is a case that established the right to abortion. This case does not address the issue of legal counsel for defendants who cannot afford an attorney.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Option C, Gideon v. Wainwright, is the case that established the right to legal counsel for defendants who cannot afford an attorney. This case is the correct answer to the question.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />Option D, Brown v. Board of Education, is a case that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional. This case does not address the issue of legal counsel for defendants who cannot afford an attorney.