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Cruel and unusual. Defining what that means has been a matter of opinion since it was written 230+ years ago.

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The constitution protect an individual against punishments which are?

The United States Constitution protects an individual against punishments which are deemed to be "cruel and unusual." This protection is included in the 8th Amendment to the Constitution and has been interpreted to include prohibition against torture and certain forms of capital punishment.


The constitution protects an individual against punishements which are what and what?

"Cruel and unusual", such as branding or maiming.


What amendment protects citizens against cruel and unusual punishments?

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Which legislation protects the individual against human rights violations?

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution -- known as the Bill of Rights.


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The constitution protects against arbitrary arrest and imprisonment that was suspended by Lincoln


What amendment protects citizens against cruel unusual punishment?

The 8th amendment prohibits cruel or unusual punishments.


Which amendment to the constitution protects a person from having to testify against himself?

5th


What constitutional right protects against the quartering of soldiers in civilian homes?

The Third Amendment of the United States Constitution protects against the quartering of soldiers in civilian homes.


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 amendments to the constitution protect individual freedoms?

The amendments to the Constitution that protect individual freedoms include the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press; the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; the Fifth Amendment, which ensures due process and protection against self-incrimination; and the Fourteenth Amendment, which guarantees equal protection under the law.


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