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Your Rights: Trials and Punishments — Quiz

Question 8 • Civics and Government

Which of these provisions is part of the Eighth Amendment?

Answer
A
Reasonable bail must be set.
B
Witnesses must appear in court.
C
Counsel must be provided.
D
A speedy trial is required.

Explanation

The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, as well as excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment. Therefore, the provision that bail must be reasonable is part of the Eighth Amendment. The other choices concern rights protected by the Sixth Amendment, including confronting witnesses, having counsel, and receiving a speedy trial.

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