American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

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

The correct answer is: Sixth Amendment.

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial. This means that anyone who is accused of a crime has the right to have their case heard in a timely manner and for the trial to be open to the public. The other options are incorrect because A) The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and press, and has no relation to the right to a speedy and public trial. B) The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, and has no relation to the right to a speedy and public trial. D) The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, and has no relation to the right to a speedy and public trial.