Question

question 10
which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishments and excessive bail for arrested persons?
a. second amendment
b. fourth amendment
c. eighth amendment
d. tenth amendment

question 11
which amendment states that people have rights outside of those stated in the constitution?
a. first amendment
b. seventh amendment
c. fifth amendment
d. ninth amendment

question 12
which amendment provides the right to a trial by a jury of one’s peers?
a. third amendment
b. fifth amendment
c. sixth amendment
d. ninth amendment

question 13
which amendment protects the freedom of the press?
a. first amendment
b. third amendment
c. seventh amendment
d. ninth amendment

question 14
which amendment requires indictment of a grand jury before arrest?
a. first amendment
b. second amendment
c. fifth amendment
d. ninth amendment

Explanation:

• Question 10: The Eighth Amendment explicitly prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, as well as excessive bail/fines for arrested persons.
• Question 11: The Ninth Amendment clarifies that the rights listed in the Constitution are not exhaustive, and people retain other unenumerated rights.
• Question 12: The Sixth Amendment guarantees criminal defendants the right to a trial by an impartial jury of their peers.
• Question 13: The First Amendment protects fundamental freedoms including freedom of the press, speech, religion, assembly, and petition.
• Question 14: The Fifth Amendment requires a grand jury indictment for serious federal crimes before a person can be arrested and charged.

Answer:

Question 10: c. Eighth Amendment
Question 11: d. Ninth Amendment
Question 12: c. Sixth Amendment
Question 13: a. First Amendment
Question 14: c. Fifth Amendment