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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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Which Amendment protects you against an accusation of a crime?

There is no amendment in the US Constitution which protects you against ACCUSATIONS. However, you are granted the right against 'self incrimination' by the 5th Amendment.


What ways does the constitution protect the rights of the accused?

The U.S. Constitution protects the rights of the accused primarily through the Bill of Rights. Key amendments include the Fourth Amendment, which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures; the Fifth Amendment, which ensures the right to due process and protects against self-incrimination; and the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial, an impartial jury, and legal counsel. Additionally, the Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, further safeguarding the rights of individuals facing criminal charges.


The second Amendment of the Constitution protects us from quartering of troops during time of war?

The 2nd Amendment is the right to keep and bear arms. It is the 3rd Amendment that you are looking for.


What is important about the eighth amendment?

The 8th Amendment is important because it protects the individual from excessive bail or fines, and from "cruel and unusual punishments." The "cruel and unusual punishments" clause has been the most important and the most widely debated. The court has ruled that punishments involving lingering deaths (such as quartering and burning at the stake) are banned by this amendment, but not other forms of capital punishment.


What does the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protect citizens from?

unwarranted searches and seizures of private property

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Which amendment forbids the torture of prisoners?

Which Amendment protects Americans from being tortured as a punishment for a crime.


What amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?

The Eighth Amendment (Amendment VIII) states:"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted"


How much jail time may one get for cruel and unusual punishment?

Cruel and unusual punishment is not a crime. The constitution protects Americans from cruel and unusual punishment from the state.


What was the equal right amendment?

The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects all American citizens from unequal treatment by the law and it solidifies African Americans' citizenship. Part of the Amendment is known as the Equal Protection Clause.


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.


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."


Which amendment protects citizens from excessive fines or unusual punishment?

5th amendment


Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?

8th


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