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

A. It allows them to appeal the court decision.

B. It allows only fines or imprisonment as punishment.

C. It prevents cruel or unusual punishments.

D. It requires a second trial for cases involving serious crimes.

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C. it prevents cruel or unusual punishments. The eighth amendment prevents federal government from imposing cruel or unusual punishments

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I believe the answer is C

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