Which amendment protects the right to a jury trial in many civil cases?
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Correct answer: Seventh Amendment
The Seventh Amendment preserves the right to jury trial in certain civil lawsuits. This reflected the common-law tradition and the belief that juries helped protect citizens from arbitrary judicial power.
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