Question

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed,

nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
The Eight Amendment
What is the best definition of "bail in this amendment?
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money that someone convicted for a crime pays to reduce jail time
money paid to obtain special privileges for a prison inmate
money a defendant pays as security to stay out of jail while waiting for trial
money paid as punishment for a crime

Answer 1

the last one

Step-by-step explanation:

remember that the eight amendment was because of the excessive payment and punishments.