Question

Which amendment in the bill of rights would prevent a situation like the one described in this passage?

A group of citizens has been arrested for organizing a violent uprising against the government. In order to learn more about their plans, Federal officers forced the prisoners to stay awake for days and refuse to give them food or water.

A: First Amendment
B: Second Amendment
C: Eighth Amendment
D: Fourth Amendment

Answer 1

C

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Answer 2

Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation:

Eighth amendment deeds “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” meaning its answer C