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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.
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What were the Founding Fathers intentions about the eighth amendment?
They wanted the people the right to pay there way out of jail
When was eighth amendment added?
The Eighth Amendment, along with the rest of the Bill of Rights, was originally drafted by James Madison in New York City. At this time, the entire federal government was operating out of the Big Apple.
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.
Which amendment is Prohibits cruel and usual punishment?
the eighth amendment
Which amendment led to the banning of barbaric punishments?
Its The Eighth Amendment
What amendment prevents excessive bail and fines?
The eighth (8th) amendment of the Constitution assures the U.S. citizens that there is no excessive bail or no cruel and unusual punishment.8th Amendment. Amendment 8
What are the effects from the eighth amendment?
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Which amendment to the Constitution covers cruel and unusual punishment?
The eighth Amendment.
Which Amendment forbids excessive bail and fines?
The eighth amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits excessive bail.
Right of the eighth amendment?
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When was the eighth amendment passed?
The 8th Amendment was adopted in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights.
