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 correct amendment is the Sixth Amendment, as it explicitly guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases. The First Amendment guarantees other important rights such as freedom of speech and religion, but does not pertain to the right to a trial by jury. The Fourth Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government, but does not pertain to trials. The Eighth Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment, but does not explicitly mention the right to a trial by jury. Therefore, C is the correct answer.