Question

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?

Answer 1

I would say A "Someone who commits assault and is beaten as punishment"

Step-by-step explanation:

The question says " it cannot be painful or degrading the persons dignity"

We see that in answer choice B, it's not painful or humiliating the persons dignity in simply writing an apology

In answer C, getting the license/ driving privileges revoked is a fair punishment to someone who was caught driving under the influence.

In answer D, someone is caught littering, its fair that they pick up trash as a punishment.

The only one that seems to be aggressive and/or painful is A bc they're being beaten.

Hope this helps

Answer 2

I would assume this would go along with the death penalty - cruel and unusual punishments they used/use are the electric chair, being gassed, etc.