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What is the relevance of the eighth amendment to the constitution?
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∙ 12y ago
The Eighth Amendment provides protections for those charged with and convicted of crimes. It reads: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe 8th Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail, and excessive fines.
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∙ 12y agoIt protects US citizens from posting high bail, especially for lesser crimes. The part about "cruel and unusual punishment" is used as an argument against the imposition of the death penalty.
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