A Jury of Your Peers: A Look at the Sixth and Seventh Amendments

by Rachael Morlock

Book Overview

Not only is the right to trial by jury outlined in the Constitution, it's also the focus of the Sixth and Seventh Amendments. Why was trial by jury so important to America's founders? How have juries changed since the 18th century? Why are jury trials becoming rarer? This book provides the answers with evidence from historic documents and events. Engaging main text and sidebars interpret the amendments, dissect relevant Supreme Court decisions, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538343045
• ISBN13: 9781538343043
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8