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Why was the 8th amendment written?

To stop violence in prisons

To prevent harsh punishments

To prohibit involuntary servitude

To protect against discrimination

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Question-

Why was the 8th amendment written?

A. To stop violence in prisons.

B. To prevent harsh punishments.

C. To prohibit involuntary servitude .

D. To protect against discrimination.

Answer-

B. To prevent harsh punishment...

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the Eighth Amendment provides is that the federal government can't require excessive bail, impose massive fines, or inflict "cruel and unusual


Hello so I would say B

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