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The constitution protects an individual against punishements which are what and what?
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"Cruel and unusual", such as branding or maiming.
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How does the US Constitution protect the individual citizen against the abuse of power by those in authority?
The laws laid down in the constitution of a nation protect the rights of individuals through judiciary system.
Who was against cruel and unusual punishment?
Many people are against cruel and unusual punishment. It is against the 8th Amendment of the United States Constitution.
The greatest attack against ratification of the Constitution was that it did not have a Bill of Rights for the people?
True
What goes against the constitution?
Taxes on top of taxes
What was the main argument between federalists and anti-federalists?
Federalists wanted to urge the Constitution to be in action, but the Anti-Federalists didn't want the Constitution to be in commencement. They were against it.
The constitution protect an individual against punishments which are?
The United States Constitution protects an individual against punishments which are deemed to be "cruel and unusual." This protection is included in the 8th Amendment to the Constitution and has been interpreted to include prohibition against torture and certain forms of capital punishment.
Which legislation protects the individual against human rights violations?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution -- known as the Bill of Rights.
Does the constitution or state protects citizens from arbitrary arrest and bail?
The constitution protects against arbitrary arrest and imprisonment that was suspended by Lincoln
The constitution protects an individual against what kind of punishments?
Cruel and unusual. Defining what that means has been a matter of opinion since it was written 230+ years ago.
Which amendment to the constitution protects a person from having to testify against himself?
5th
Which amendment protects an individual from having to testify against himself?
The 5th amendment
Which Amendment protects you against an accusation of a crime?
There is no amendment in the US Constitution which protects you against ACCUSATIONS. However, you are granted the right against 'self incrimination' by the 5th Amendment.
What does the constitution protects an inividual against?
Self incrimination and illegal search and seizure are two of the things.
How does the constitution protect an individual from abuse of power by the government?
It enstills the laws that our government must abide by. Our constitution states our individual rights that the government is not allowed to come between. More specifically, the constitution protects us from governmental abuse of power through: Example: Freedom of speech; allows us to speak against abuse of power Freedom of press: allows us to publish general and personal opinions
How does the constitution protect people from xenophobia?
The constitution protects against xenophobia by guaranteeing equal rights to all people in the United States, regardless of country of origin.
What is it called when an individual cannot be tried for a crime that was not against the law when individual did it according to the Constitution?
Ex Post Facto
What amendments allow people not speak during trial?
The 5th Ammendment to the Constitution of the US protects against Self Incrimination.
