Which of the following Amendments forbids cruel and unusual punishment? First Amendment Eighth Amendment Second Amendment Fifth Amendment

Puneet Sharma asked Nov 2, 2022

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Which of the following Amendments forbids cruel and unusual punishment?

First Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Second Amendment
Fifth Amendment

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Eight Amendment

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The eight Amendment states that excessive bail shall not be required, not excessive fines imposed, not cruel or unusual punishments inflicted.

Angeline answered Nov 6, 2022

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