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Bail and Punishment is the eighth amendment to the United States Constitution. In short, the amendment limits the government's power to impose excessive bail fees, as well as limiting the ability to impose unfair or cruel punishments.

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Right to bail and against excessive bail?

Bail and Punishment laws are all covered in the Eighth Amendment.


What amendment guarantees fair bail and punishment?

The 8th amendment of the Bill of Rights.


The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail or punishment?

true


Where do the 8Th amendment place on bail and punishment?

The place you in a cell.


What does the 8 amendment deal with?

Bail; cruel, unusual punishment


What does the Eighth Amendment protect us from?

The eighth amendment protects us from excessive fines and bail, and cruel & unusual punishment.


Which amendment guarantees there will be no cruel and unusual punishment?

The 8th Amendment prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.


What does the 8th Amendment mean?

The 8th amendment means that if you are placed under bail, The bail has to be reasonable and fair according to the crime. For example, if you got caught stealing a grape out of a grocery store, the jury cannot place you under a 10,000 dollar bail it's simply unfair.Also this amendment means that if you've committed a crime the state cannot perform such unusual punishment such as hanging you or starving you. That is what they mean by cruel and unusual punishment Thanks for asking!! thx 4 ansering!


What does the Eighth Amendment say about the fairness and cruelty of bail and punishment for a crime?

The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. This means that bail amounts should be fair and not overly harsh, and punishments for crimes should not be excessively cruel or severe.


What does amendment 8 mean in American constitution mean?

it means that you have the right to a fair punishment for the crime and a fair bail and fine. basically, if you misbehave in class a teacher can't cut off your hand. maybe a detention, which is relevant, but nothing irrelevant. also you have the right to a fair fine and bail.


What does Amendment 8 stait?

Amendment 8 states that you have a fair bail and punishment


What is the purpose of the 8th amendment?

The 8th amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from imposing excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment on individuals accused or convicted of a crime. Its purpose is to protect individuals from unfair and disproportionate punishment by the state.

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