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future617RT

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on: Jul 9, 2018
Which of the following describes the Supreme Court's stance on when a defendant has the right to a trial by jury?
 
  a. Defendants in any criminal prosecution have a right to be judged by an impartial jury, regardless of the seriousness of the offense.
  b. Any defendant accused of a serious criminal offense punishable by six months or more of imprisonment has a right to a trial by jury.
  c. All defendants appearing in any court have a right to trial by jury unless they are enemy combatants detained during a time of war.
  d. Any defendant accused of a serious criminal or civil offense punishable by one year or more of imprisonment has a right to a jury trial.

Question 2

The prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment comes from which amendment?
 
  a. Fifth
  b. Eighth
  c. Tenth
  d. Fourteenth


spencer.martell

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b


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