Why does the Eight Amendment say that a judge cannot set bail too high?

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Richardwestenra · Answer 1 · 2018-11-03T10:40:36+0000

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791, has three provisions

Why does the Eight Amendment say that a judge cannot set bail too high?

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