Question

How does the Supreme Court usually rule in cases that involve overcrowding in prisons?

It accepts the “cruel and unusual” argument.

It upholds the 8th Amendment.

It directs individual states to decide the issue.

It rejects the “cruel and unusual” argument.

Answer 1

The Supreme Court usually rule in cases that involve overcrowding in prisons It upholds the 8th Amendment.

Explanation :

The eight amendment adopted on 15th December, 1791, upholds the basic rights of the prisoners. It stops the government to impose unjust fines or grant illegitimate bails. It also protect the individuals against harsh and cruel punishments .

This amendment also put an end to dangerous and cruel means of granting death sentence to a prisoner like burning till dead.

Answer 2

It upholds the 8th Amendment.

Explanation:

The Supreme Court usually confirms the eight amendment which states that punishments must be fair, cannot be cruel, and that fines that are extraordinarily large cannot be set. This is supported stating that although they are prisoners, overcrowding in penitentiaries is cruel and unusual as this conditions are not suitable for decent living standards.