American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases?

1. First Amendment.

2. Fourth Amendment.

3. Sixth Amendment.

4. Eighth Amendment.

The correct answer is: Sixth Amendment.

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases. This amendment also guarantees the rights to a speedy and public trial, to be informed of the charges against you, to confront witnesses, and to have a lawyer represent you. The other options listed in the question refer to different amendments that protect other rights, such as freedom of religion (First Amendment), protection against unreasonable searches and seizures (Fourth Amendment), and protection against excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment (Eighth Amendment). While these are all important rights, they do not guarantee the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases like the Sixth Amendment does. Therefore, they are incorrect choices for this question.