Question

Which U.S. document guarantees protection against injustices such as "excessive bail," "excessive fines," and "illegal and cruel punishments," as expressed in the English Bill of Rights of 1689?

A) The U.S. Constitution
B) The Bill of Rights
C) The Declaration of Independence
D) The Magna Carta

Answer 1

The Bill of Rights is the U.S. document that guarantees protection against injustices such as excessive bail, excessive fines, and illegal and cruel punishments. option (B)

Step-by-step explanation:

The U.S. document that guarantees protection against injustices such as "excessive bail," "excessive fines," and "illegal and cruel punishments," as expressed in the English Bill of Rights of 1689, is the Bill of Rights.

The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution and it outlines basic rights and freedoms that the government must respect. The Eighth Amendment specifically protects against excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.