The correct answer is A) protect the rights of citizens.
The 6th amendment guarantees American citizens the right to a fair and speedy public trial. Along with this, the 6th amendment protects the citizens right by having a "fair and impartial" jury present to hear their case.
The 8th amendment protects citizens accused of a crime from having an excessive bail. The amount of money needed to bail the person out of jail must fit the crime they are accused of.
