American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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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 other options are incorrect because -The First Amendment protects the rights to freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion. -The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. -The Eighth Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment. The Sixth Amendment specifically guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury for all criminal cases. Therefore, only option C is the correct answer in this case.

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