The 7th Amendment Explained: Rights in Civil Cases

The video explains the 7th Amendment, which protects individual rights in civil court cases. It contrasts civil and criminal courts, provides an example of a civil case, and discusses the historical context and modern interpretation of the amendment. The video concludes with a review and quiz questions to reinforce learning.

What is the primary focus of the 7th Amendment?

• To protect rights in criminal cases

• To safeguard rights in civil cases

• To regulate interstate commerce

• To ensure fair taxation

Why was the right to a jury trial important in colonial America?

• Colonists preferred to avoid courts altogether

• Jury trials were faster

• Juries were cheaper than judges

• Judges were often biased towards the British government

How does the 7th Amendment describe the resolution of disputes over $20?

• Via a lawyer's decision

• Through arbitration

• By a jury trial

• Through a judge's ruling

What is the current monetary threshold for civil cases to be heard in federal court?

• $20

• $100,000

• $1,000

• $75,000

Where are most civil cases decided today?

• In state small claims courts

• In federal jury trials

• In international courts

• In the Supreme Court