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Your Rights: Trials and Punishments

Question 9 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

The sixth and eighth amendments reflect the purpose of the Bill of Rights to

Answer
A
protect the rights of citizens.
B
describe the separation of powers.
C
assert the authority of the federal government.
D
outline the federal system.

Explanation

The Sixth Amendment guarantees rights for people accused of crimes, such as a speedy trial and a lawyer. The Eighth Amendment protects people from excessive bail and fines and from cruel and unusual punishment. Both amendments limit government power to protect individual rights, so the answer is A, protect the rights of citizens.

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