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____38. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. guarantees that defendants have the right to a public and speedy trial, as well as to: a) reasonable bail. b) protection from unreasonable search and seizure c) freedom of speech d) assistance of counsel e) the right to bear arms. ____40.
8th Amendment. The 8th Amendment to the United States Constitution, a part of the Bill of Rights, prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive fines, excessive bail, and cruel and unusual punishment. This is one of the shortest amendments to the Constitution, but it has a powerful effect, and has sparked a number of debates over the years since its ratification.