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The Eighth Amendment (Amendment VIII) to the United States Constitution is the part of the United States Bill of Rights (ratified 1789) prohibiting the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines or cruel and unusual punishments, including torture. TheU.S. Supreme Courthas ruled that this amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause applies to the states. The phrases employed originated in the English Bill of Rights of 1689.
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Which section of the Constitution prohibit cruel and unusual punishment?
The Eighth Amendment
What does the six amendment prohibit?
nothing. it gives you a freedom of speech in court. or somthing like that.
What two types of punishments does the Constitution prohibit?
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits "cruel and unusual punishments."
Is it true that Congress may not prohibit the publication of magazines and newspapers?
yes it is true. the first amendment allows "freedom of press"
Why did the eighth amendment get ratiflied?
The eighth amendment to U.S. Constitution was ratified December 15th, 1791.
When did Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland happen?
Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland happened in 1983.
Which amendment is Prohibits cruel and usual punishment?
the eighth amendment
Which amendment led to the banning of barbaric punishments?
Its The Eighth Amendment
Which one is incorrect Fist Amendment freedom of speech. or Second amendment right to bear arms. or First amendment freedom of the press. or fourth amendment freedom of religion?
Fourth amendment freedom of religion
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
What are the effects from the eighth amendment?
vote
What did the 18th amendment prohibit when it was ratified in 1919?
Alcohol
