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Main idea of amendment 8

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in the u.s constitution, the main idea of the 8th amendment is so the punishment fits the crime
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Most often mentioned in the context of the death penalty, the Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments, but also mentions “excessive fines” and bail.

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