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What does it term cruel and unusual punishment mean in the 8th Amendment and give an example?

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Cruel and unusual punishment includes torture, deliberately degrading punishment, or punishment that is too severe for the crime committed. For example, this concept helps guarantee due process even to convicted criminals.

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