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When was the eighth amendment passed?
The 8th Amendment was adopted in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights.
What does Bill of Rights say about bail?
The eighth amendment in the bill of rights prohibits the application of excessive bail.
The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution relates to what rights?
Protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
Why did the eighth amendment get ratiflied?
The eighth amendment to U.S. Constitution was ratified December 15th, 1791.
How did the eighth amendment affect the people who were in jail in 1700s?
Long story short: No excessive bails, no cruel or unusual punishment.Keep in mind that people in jail were not affected by the eighth amendment until December 5, 1791 when the Constitution, along with the bill of rights, went into effect.
When was the eighth amendment passed?
The 8th Amendment was adopted in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights.
Which amendment in the bill of rights protects rights of the accused?
The Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments
What does Bill of Rights say about bail?
The eighth amendment in the bill of rights prohibits the application of excessive bail.
Where is cruel and unusual punishments found in the constitution?
The Eighth Amendment.
What is the purpose the the eighth amendment?
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.
The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution relates to what rights?
Protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
Rights not found specifically in the Bill of Rights are protected by the which Amendment?
Fifth amendment
What types of punishments cannot be given according to the Bill of Rights?
The eighth amendment of the Bill of Rights prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
Why did the founding fathers include the eighth amendment?
The Bill of Rights were written to give the individual rights from the government. The 8th Amendment was added because it protects the individual from excessive actions by the courts. Specifically the 8th Amendment prevents the courts from imposing excessive bail or fines, or imposing cruel and unusual punishments.
What is the purpose of the eighth amendments?
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.
Why did the eighth amendment get ratiflied?
The eighth amendment to U.S. Constitution was ratified December 15th, 1791.
When did Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland happen?
Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland happened in 1983.
