The Right to a Jury Trial: The Seventh Amendment

by Hallie Murray

Book Overview

By entrusting a jury of ordinary and impartial citizens to decide the outcome of lawsuits, the Seventh Amendment removed the power from judges, who could potentially be swayed and corrupted. It levels the playing field, guaranteeing that each citizen's voice and interests carry as much weight as that of a wealthy individual, major corporation, or powerful government. The historical context that motivated the drafting and passage of this amendment...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766085619
• ISBN13: 9780766085619
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8