Bill of Rights and Scenarios Practice

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Why is it a violation of the 7th Amendment if a person is sentenced without a jury?

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People have the right to a trial by jury.

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The 2nd amendment protects which of the following rights? Right to keep and bear arms. Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial). Powers reserved to the states. Other rights of the people.

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Right to keep and bear arms.

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The 9th amendment protects which of the following rights? Right of trial by jury., No quartering of soldiers., Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments. , Other rights of the people.

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Other rights of the people.

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Your right to remain silent (self-incrimination); no double jeopardy; eminent domain; due process

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5th Amendment

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Linda is questioned by a lawyer in a court trial & replies, "I plead the 5th." What is she protecting herself from?

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self-incrimination

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The 1st amendment protects which of the following? Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures., Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly and petition., Right to trial by jury., No quartering of soldiers.

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Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly and petition.

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The 10th amendment protracts which of the following rights? Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments. , Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy., Powers reserved to the states., Right of trial by jury.

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Powers reserved to the states.

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A person can be tried for the same crime, twice.

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False

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putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime

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double jeopardy

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The 7th amendment protects which of the following rights? Right of trial by jury., No quartering of soldiers., Rights of accused person (speedy and public trial)., No quartering of soldiers.

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Right of trial by jury.