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a defendant on trial for vandalizing a public park is convicted and sentenced to death. the defendant might appeal on the grounds that his conviction was a violation of which amendment? (4 points)

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Answer : 8th amendment

Explanation : The eighth amendment states “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”

That is cruel and unusual punishment.
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