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How does the Eighth Amendment protect people found guilty of a crime?

1)It limits the punishment they can receive.
2)It protects them against illegal searches.
3)It ensures that they receive a fair trial.
4)It protects their right to speak publicly.

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1) It limits the punishment they can receive.
User Kine
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Answer:

The Correct Answer is A.

"It limits the punishment they can receive".

Step-by-step explanation:

The Eighth Amendment of the Constitution protects three rights:

  • The cruel and unusual punishment shall not be given.
  • The excessive fine shall not be imposed it should be based on the person's ability to pay fine.
  • Excessive Bail shall not be required.

This Amendment has a lot of controversy because of a lot of interpretations of whether the death penalty is cruel or unusual.

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