U.S. History STAAR ( State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) Practice Test

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Which amendment ensures a jury trial in civil cases?

Seventh Amendment
Ninth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment

The correct answer is: Seventh Amendment

The Seventh Amendment is the one that ensures a jury trial in civil cases. Ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, this amendment specifically guarantees the right to a jury trial in federal civil cases where the value in controversy exceeds twenty dollars. It reflects the Founding Fathers' commitment to the principle of jury trials, which they believed served as a safeguard against arbitrary government decisions and helped to protect individuals' rights in legal disputes. The other amendments listed pertain to different rights: the Sixth Amendment addresses the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a speedy trial and an impartial jury; the Fifth Amendment deals with rights in criminal cases, such as the right to due process and protection against self-incrimination; and the Ninth Amendment reaffirms that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not deny or disparage other rights retained by the people.