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The constitution protects an individual against what kind of punishments?
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∙ 12y ago
Cruel and unusual. Defining what that means has been a matter of opinion since it was written 230+ years ago.
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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.
The constitution protects an individual against punishements which are what and what?
"Cruel and unusual", such as branding or maiming.
Which legislation protects the individual against human rights violations?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution -- known as the Bill of Rights.
What amendment protects citizens against cruel and unusual punishments?
The 8th amendment prohibits cruel or unusual punishments.
What amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
The Eighth Amendment (Amendment VIII) states:"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted"
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
What amendment protects citizens against cruel unusual punishment?
The 8th amendment prohibits cruel or unusual punishments.
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
