Question

use pages 30 and 31 of the student text to complete the worksheet.
choose the answer
circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence.

1. juries are usually made up of(12,23) randomly selected people.
2. having more than one trial for the same crime is called (speedy trial, double jeopardy).
3. the supreme court has ruled that the death penalty is (unconstitutional, constitutional).
4. the eighth amendment says the government is not allowed to set bail too (high, low).
5. the (first, sixth) amendment guarantees the right to a speedy, public trial.

true/false
decide if each statement is true or false, and write true or false in the blank.

1. once a person is indicted, the trial must happen as soon as possible.
2. an accused person can usually get out of jail on bail while waiting for the trial to start.
3. trials are held in private and are never shown on television.
4. people on trial do not have the right to have witnesses speak for them in court.
5. a person can go on trial more than once for the same crime.

Explanation:

1. Juries in the US are commonly 12 - person panels.
2. Double jeopardy prohibits multiple trials for the same crime.
3. The Supreme Court has ruled the death - penalty constitutional under certain conditions.
4. The Eighth Amendment guards against excessive bail.
5. The Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy, public trial.
6. After indictment, a trial should be held promptly.
7. Accused can usually post bail pre - trial.
8. Trials are public and can be televised in some cases.
9. Defendants have the right to call witnesses.
10. Double jeopardy prevents multiple trials for the same crime.

Answer:

1. 12
2. double jeopardy
3. constitutional
4. high
5. Sixth
6. true
7. true
8. false
9. false
10. false