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Which provisions are part of the eighth amendment

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The 8th amendment limits punishment for people accused of or guilty of a crime. This means:

Excessive bail and fines are not allowed

Cruel and unusual punishment is banned

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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

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