Major Field Test (MFT) Criminal Justice Practice Exam

Which amendment protects the right to a jury trial in civil cases?

First Amendment Fifth Amendment Seventh Amendment Ninth Amendment

Correct Answer:

Seventh Amendment

Explanation:

The right to a jury trial in civil cases is protected by the Seventh Amendment. It guarantees that in suits at common law where the value in controversy exceeds twenty dollars, the right to a jury trial shall be preserved, and the jury’s findings of fact shall not be re-examined by the courts except according to the rules of common law. This protection is specific to civil matters in federal courts; criminal trials are covered by the Sixth Amendment. The other amendments listed protect different rights—expression and religion (First), due process and protections against self-incrimination and double jeopardy (Fifth), and unenumerated rights (Ninth)—so the Seventh Amendment is the one that specifically addresses juries in civil litigation.

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