AnswersLearning Lab - US History B-CR 26-27Your Rights: Freedom of Religion

Your Rights: Trials and Punishments Answers

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The case of Furman v. Georgia (1972) resulted in a reinterpretation of the meaning of

A
excessive bail.
B
the right to counsel.
C
the right to a speedy trial.
D
cruel and unusual punishment.
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The impact of Furman v. Georgia (1972) was that states had to

A
promise to use the death penalty only with approval from the Supreme Court.
B
throw out the old Miranda warning and write a new one.
C
agree to throw out all state laws regarding crime and impose national standards.
D
create clear standards to be applied fairly before imposing the death penalty.
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Which of these provisions is part of the Eighth Amendment?

A
Witnesses must appear in court.
B
A speedy trial is required.
C
Counsel must be provided.
D
Reasonable bail must be set.
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In Furman v. Georgia (1972), the Supreme Court ruled in William Furman’s favor, saying that Georgia had

A
denied Furman the right to be represented by counsel.
B
violated Furman’s right to a quick and speedy trial.
C
established unclear standards for applying the death penalty.
D
exceeded the annual quota of death penalties it could impose.
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Accused persons have the right to request a witness to

A
appear in court.
B
testify untruthfully.
C
go into hiding.
D
refuse to testify.
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In Furman v. Georgia (1972), William Furman appealed his death sentence for

A
domestic violence.
B
murder.
C
drunk driving.
D
assault.
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Which statement best describes the impact of the Gideon decision?

A
The police now have additional resources to track down criminals.
B
All people, whether wealthy or not, now have the same rights in court.
C
People with no savings may now raise bail that they could not otherwise afford.
D
Trials that deal with serious crimes can now move forward quickly.
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The Sixth Amendment ensures a citizen’s right to

A
worship freely.
B
vote.
C
have a fair trial.
D
bear arms.
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The sixth and eighth amendments reflect the purpose of the Bill of Rights to

A
protect the rights of citizens.
B
describe the separation of powers.
C
assert the authority of the federal government.
D
outline the federal system.
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Read the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution.Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

A
People accused of crimes have no rights until there is a verdict in court.
B
The government must ask victims’ families how criminals should be punished.
C
People accused of crimes have specific constitutional protections.
D
The government may inflict any kind of punishment it chooses.

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