The Amendments: The Bill of Rights, 1791~Amendments VII-X – Flashcards
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What is a jury?
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a group of peers who names a person guilty or innocent at a court trial
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What does the Seventh Amendment guarantee?
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the right to a trial by jury in any case involving more than 20 dollars
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What is excessive bail?
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cruel and unusual punishment (EX: being charged a high amount of money to get out of jail for a small crime)
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What is considered cruel and unusual punishment?
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being tortured or being punished in inhumane ways
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What does the Eighth Amendment protect us from?
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having to pay excessive bail or be punished in cruel and unusual ways
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What does the Ninth Amendment say about right not listed in the Constitution?
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that they are given to everyone
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The power to set up school districts is not stated in the Constitution. Who has the authority to create schools?
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state governments (this right is given by the 9th Amendment)
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How many amendments are contained in the Bill of Rights?
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X (10)
