1. What information is being presented? What facts are presented?
For trial by jury:
A: You cannot set up or establish your own court system.
This amendment should be more known by citizens or the people.
For excessive bail and fines:
A: If you are accused of a small crime, you can remain free until your trial and out of jail by paying bail, which will be a reasonable amount of money.
Your bail will be assigned according to the severity of your crime.
Is not fair to those who are wrongfully accused of a crime and awaiting trial.
For cruel and unusual punishment:
A: You cannot be strangled, branded, or burned, or locked in stocks.
The punishment for a crime should fit the crime.
You don’t have to worry about being tortured by law enforcement officials or the govt.
For certain rights retained by the people:
A: Your rights are not limited to just the Bill of Rights.
The govt. cannot take away your unenumerated rights.
Inspires you as a citizen to go out and practice your unenumerated rights.
One of the most important Amendments to the Constitution.
For states' rights:
A: The govt. can have only the powers of the people give it.
Makes you feel important and powerful as a citizen.
2. So what? What is the significance of this text? What are its impacts?
For trial by jury:
A: Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases if the amount of money involved is more than $20.
Established important rules for civil courts.
Asserts the supremacy of jury.
For excessive bail and fines:
A: Prohibits the federal govt. from imposing excessive bail and fines.
For cruel and unusual punishment:
A: Prohibits the federal govt. from issuing punishments that are not in proportion to the crime committed.
For certain rights retained by the people:
A: Protects medical and financial records.
Protects our freedom from govt. interference in our personal choices regarding friends, families, and careers.
Protects the privacy in our homes
For states' rights:
A: Prevents Congress and the president from becoming too strong.
Gives a sense of power to the people.