Which amendment grants the right to a fair trial and representation by an attorney?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Correct Answer :
C. Sixth Amendment
Related Questions
Which amendment grants the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
Fifth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
How many total amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution (as of September 2021)?
25
27
29
31
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist Papers
Which of the following is a power that is shared by both the federal and state governments?
Regulating commerce with foreign nations
Conducting elections
Declaring war
Coining money
What is the term length for a member of the U.S. Supreme Court?
6 years
10 years
20 years
Life
Who presides over the U.S. Senate in the absence of the Vice President?
The Speaker of the House
The Majority Leader of the Senate
The President Pro Tempore
The Chief Justice
Which amendment grants the right to free speech, religion, press, and assembly?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Who has the power to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The States
Who has the power to appoint ambassadors, judges, and other high-level officials in the U.S. government?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Attorney General
Which amendment grants the right to a fair and speedy public trial, impartial jury, and the right to counsel?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Which of the following is an example of a checks and balances system in the U.S. government?
Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote.
The President can appoint federal judges without approval from Congress.
The Supreme Court can make laws without approval from Congress.
The President can declare war without Congressional consent.
Who has the power to conduct impeachment trials for federal officials?
The President
The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
Who is responsible for nominating federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
Which branch of government is responsible for the administration and enforcement of laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
What is the main function of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Who is responsible for presiding over the impeachment trial of the President of the United States?
The Vice President
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
The Speaker of the House
The Senate Majority Leader
What is the purpose of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
Protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press
Grants the right to bear arms
Guarantees the right to a speedy trial
Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power of the federal and state governments?
Regulating foreign commerce
Declaring war
Establishing courts
Coining money
What is the term length for a member of the Supreme Court?
6 years
10 years
20 years
Life
Who has the power to declare war?
The President
The Congress
The Supreme Court
The Secretary of Defense
What is the term length for a U.S. President?
2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
Who is responsible for appointing federal judges?
The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
Which branch of government has the power to grant pardons and reprieves?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
What is the main function of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government?
Enforce laws
Make laws
Interpret laws
Adjudicate disputes
Which amendment grants the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
Fifth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
Which branch of government has the power to ratify treaties negotiated by the President?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
Which amendment protects citizens from double jeopardy and self-incrimination?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
Fifth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
How many total members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?
100
435
538
650