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What were cruel and unusual punishments when the amendments were written?
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∙ 15y ago
death, torture, and public humiliation were three unusual and cruel punishment before the 8th amendment.
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Where is cruel and unusual punishments found in the constitution?
The Eighth Amendment.
What does amendment 8 talks about?
"The Eighth Amendment (Amendment VIII) to the United States Constitution is the part of the United States Bill of Rights which prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines or cruel and unusual punishments." - Wikpedia, Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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.
What Amendment is Cruel and unusual punishment forbidden?
That is the 8th amendment.
The constitution protects an individual against punishements which are what and what?
"Cruel and unusual", such as branding or maiming.
Amendments 3 and 8?
3- you don't have to house soliders 8 - protection from cruel and unusual punishments
Which amendments protects people from cruel and unusual punishments as well as excessive bail or fines?
The Eighth Amendment
What amendment protects citizens against cruel and unusual punishments?
The 8th amendment prohibits cruel or unusual punishments.
Which amendment outlaws cruel and unusual punishments?
8th amendement outlaws cruel and unusual punishment.
What amendment protects citizens against cruel unusual punishment?
The 8th amendment prohibits cruel or unusual punishments.
Which amendment guarantees there will be no cruel or unusual punishments?
Amendment 8
Where is cruel and unusual punishments found in the constitution?
The Eighth Amendment.
What are the ratings and certificates for Oz - 1997 Cruel and Unusual Punishments 3-6?
Oz - 1997 Cruel and Unusual Punishments 3-6 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-MA
What are the release dates for Judd for the Defense - 1967 Punishments Cruel and Unusual 2-10?
Judd for the Defense - 1967 Punishments Cruel and Unusual 2-10 was released on: USA: 6 December 1968
Cruel and unusual punishment is outlawed by which of these amendments?
The 8th amendment
What two types of punishments does the Constitution prohibit?
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits "cruel and unusual punishments."
What does expressly forbidden mean in the eighth amendment?
cruel and unusual punishments to crimes
