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supposed your're an attorney. in a case your presenting to a federal court, you argue that the person your're defending suffered cruel and unusual punishment. which amendment of the constitution should you cite?​

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Answer:

8th Amendment

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8th Amendment states: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

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