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The bill of rights promises that punishment for a crime cannot be cruel or unusual, meaning that it cannot be painful or degrading to the person’s dignity.

What punishment would be considered cruel and unusual?

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the first answer would be considered cruel and unusual: someone who commits assault is beaten as punishment

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