American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a fair and impartial trial?

1. First Amendment.

2. Fourth Amendment.

3. Sixth Amendment.

4. Eighth Amendment.

The correct answer is: Sixth Amendment.

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a fair and impartial trial. None of the other amendments explicitly mention this right. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press, among other things. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. While these amendments are important, they do not guarantee the specific right to a fair and impartial trial that is outlined in the Sixth Amendment. Therefore, C is the correct answer.