8thAmendQuiz(unmodified)

8thAmendQuiz(unmodified)

8th Grade

14 Qs

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8thAmendQuiz(unmodified)

8thAmendQuiz(unmodified)

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ricardo Mota

Used 1+ times

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Eighth Amendment protect before a trial?

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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