Question

Opponents of excessive bail and pretrial confinement believe it conflicts with what core justice principle?

1. no cruel and unusual punishment
2. innocent until proven guilty
3. habeas corpus
4. the confrontation clause
5. no warrantless search and seizure

Answer 1

1. no cruel and unusual punishment

Step-by-step explanation:

The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution states: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”.