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Which amendment of the US Constitution protects Americans from cruel and unusual punishment?
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∙ 7y ago
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution was an original part of the Constitution called the Bill of Rights. This amendment reads as follows: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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∙ 7y agoAmendment 8 protects the Americans from cruel and unusual punishment.
I am sure it is the 8th amendment
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What protections does the eighth amendment for the people accused of crimes?
The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution (Amendment VIII) protects those accused of crimes from excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
What protections does the eighth amendment provide for accused of crimes?
The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution (Amendment VIII) protects those accused of crimes from excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
Which amendment protects citizens from excessive fines or unusual punishment?
5th amendment
Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
8th
Should amendments be capatilized?
Amendment, on its own, should not be capitalized. However, if you are specifying an amendment, such as the 1st, you must. For example: "Is there an amendment that protects Americans from cruel and unusual punishment?" "Yes, that is the Eighth Amendment."
What protections does the eighth amendment provides for people accused of crimes?
The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution (Amendment VIII) protects those accused of crimes from excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
What protections does the eighth amendment provide for people accused for crimes?
The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution (Amendment VIII) protects those accused of crimes from excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
Which amendment protects people from cruel and unusual punishment as well as excessive bail or fines?
The Eighth Amendment
