The basis for the Seventh Amendment right to a civil trial by jury is primarily rooted in English common law. The Seventh Amendment, ratified in 1791, ensures that in civil cases where the amount in controversy exceeds twenty dollars, the right to a jury trial shall be preserved, reflecting the historical practices of juries in England.
What is the basis for the Seventh Amendment right to a civil trial by jury? (1 point) Responses The Magna Carta The Magna Carta English common law English common law The preamble to the Constitution The preamble to the Constitution The Bill of Rights
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