Which of the following is NOT guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment?

• A. Speedy and Public Trial
• B. Right to Counsel
• C. A Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
• D. Informed of Charges Against the Accused

Answer: (C)

The Six is focused on protections in criminal prosecutions. It guarantees a speedy and public trial, the right to counsel, and being informed of the nature and cause of the charges against the accused, along with other rights that help ensure a fair proceeding. A trial by jury in civil cases, however, is not guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment. Civil jury rights are addressed by the Seventh Amendment (in federal courts) and by state law, not by the Sixth. So the statement about a civil jury trial is not something the Sixth Amendment guarantees.