The Sixth and Seventh Amendments Guarantee the Right to a Trial

question 62

Multiple Choice

The Sixth and Seventh Amendments guarantee the right to a trial by jury in criminal and civil cases, respectively. The jury is supposed to be:

• A) an impartial group representing community values.
• B) a group of defendant's neighbors and acquaintances.
• C) an unbiased group of people familiar with the defendant's reputation.
• D) a group of people representing different parts of the country.

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