What does the Eighth Amendment protect before a trial?
8thAmendQuiz(unmodified)

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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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Ricardo Mota
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The right to a fair trial
The right to bail
The right to appeal
The right to an attorney
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is bail?
A fine imposed after a trial
A type of prison sentence
Money or property given to the court to hold until trial
A punishment for a crime
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Eighth Amendment forbid after a trial?
Unjust convictions
Excessive bail
Cruel and unusual punishments
Unreasonable fines
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
James was arrested for a minor offense and was waiting for his trial. His lawyer, Mason, suggested he could be released until the trial if he provided something to the court. What is Mason referring to?
A fine imposed after a trial
A type of prison sentence
Money or property given to the court to hold until trial
A punishment for a crime
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were some common physical punishments in 1791?
Whipping and branding
Fines and restitution
Community service
Life imprisonment
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Eighth Amendment require in terms of punishments?
Punishments must be determined by the judge
Punishments must be proportionate to the crime
Punishments must be decided by a jury
Punishments must be severe
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Benjamin was recently tried in court for a crime he committed. According to the Eighth Amendment, what is forbidden to be imposed on Benjamin after his trial?
Unjust convictions
Excessive bail
Cruel and unusual punishments
Unreasonable fines
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