Which guarantees do the Sixth and Eighth Amendments to the Constitution make?

A.the right of accused persons to be defended by a lawyer in a speedy public trial and freedom from cruel and unusual punishments and excessive bail?

B.the right to be brought before a judge to decide whether one's imprisonment is legal and the freedom to file lawsuits based on federal, state, and local statues?

C.the right of all citizens to keep and bear arms and freedom from illegal searches and seizures conducted without search warrants?

D.the right of arrested persons to remain silent when in custody and the freedom to peacefully assemble and protest the actions of the government?

Explanation: The 8th amendment prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments. The 6th amendment sets forth rights related to criminal prosecutions.

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fadedfire07 fadedfire07 · Answer 2 · 2020-05-25T21:43:57+02:00

The answer is A

It’s not C because the right to bear arms is the second Amendment. And the protection from seizures and searches without warrants is from the fourth amendment.

It’s not D because the right to remain silent is from the Fifth Amendment. And the right for peaceful Assembly is from the First Amendment.

The answer is not B because the amendment the sixth amendment gives rights and privileges to the accused. Such as the right for a public trial and a lawyer. The Amendment that regards lawsuits is the Seventh Amendment.