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Where is cruel and unusual punishments found in the constitution?
The Eighth Amendment.
What does amendment 8 talks about?
"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." - Wikpedia, Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Who was against cruel and unusual punishment?
Many people are against cruel and unusual punishment. It is against the 8th Amendment of the United States Constitution.
What Amendment is Cruel and unusual punishment forbidden?
That is the 8th amendment.
The constitution protects an individual against punishements which are what and what?
"Cruel and unusual", such as branding or maiming.
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