0
excessive bail and fines; and also cruel punishment
it was there to excessive bail and fines; and also cruel punishment
The eighth amendment does not allow crueal and unusual punishments such as disemboweling, beheading, and pulling you into four pieces by horses. They did declare the death penalty unconstitutional until 1976, since then 628 inmates have been executed. The most common way to kill is by lethal injection, which takes about 7 minutes to do so.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agothe eighth amendment protects us from having to pay excessive bails or be punished in cruel and unusual ways
The 8th Amendment protects us from excessive fines and bail, and cruel & unusual punishment.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThe eighth amendment protects against excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual treatment.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What amendment protects you from excessive bail?
the 8th amendment
Which amendment in the constitution deals with cruel and unusual punishment?
The 8th amendment
Who opposed the 8th amendment?
wiconsin
When was the eighth amendment passed?
The 8th Amendment was adopted in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights.
What is the 8th amendment of the constitution?
made with pen and ink
What amendment prevents excessive bail and fines?
The eighth (8th) amendment of the Constitution assures the U.S. citizens that there is no excessive bail or no cruel and unusual punishment.8th Amendment. Amendment 8
Which amendment protects citizens from excessive fines or unusual punishment?
5th amendment
What famous people involved with the 8th amendment are?
james madison created the 8th amendment
What amendment guarantees fair bail and punishment?
The 8th amendment of the Bill of Rights.
Which amendment prohibits excessive fines?
It is the 8th Amendment
What is the amendment that limits fines and punishments?
amendment 8th
What amendment protects you from excessive bail?
the 8th amendment
Which is the shortest amendment in the Bill of Rights?
8th amendment
Why did the founding fathers include the eighth amendment?
The Bill of Rights were written to give the individual rights from the government. The 8th Amendment was added because it protects the individual from excessive actions by the courts. Specifically the 8th Amendment prevents the courts from imposing excessive bail or fines, or imposing cruel and unusual punishments.
What Amendment is Cruel and unusual punishment forbidden?
That is the 8th amendment.
Which amendment does not allow cruel and unusual punishment?
The 8th Amendment
Excessive bail is prohibited under the Amendment.?
The 8th Amendment.
