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?

First Amendment.
Fourth Amendment.
Sixth Amendment.
Eighth Amendment.

The correct answer is: Sixth Amendment.

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution specifically guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition, making it unrelated to criminal cases. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, but it does not guarantee the right to a trial by jury. The Eighth Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment, but it also does not guarantee the right to a trial by jury. Therefore, the correct answer is the Sixth Amendment.