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The ________ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that excessive bail shall not be required.
 
  A) Fourth
  B) Sixth
  C) Eighth
  D) Fourteenth

Question 2

Which of the statements below is correct regarding bail?
 
  A) At common law, bail was generally approved in capital cases.
  B) The original purpose of bail was to ensure the accuseds presence at trial.
  C) Bail is presently used as a form of punishment.
  D) Bail was unknown in early England.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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