Question

Eighth Amendment: Prohibits excessive ___________ or fines. Also prohibits the use of _____________ and _______________ ____________________________. Death penalty…?

Answer 1

The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits excessive **bail** or fines. It also prohibits the use of **cruel** and **unusual** **punishment**. Regarding the death penalty, the Supreme Court has ruled in various cases that while the death penalty itself is not unconstitutional, its application must meet certain standards to avoid being considered cruel and unusual punishment. This has led to ongoing debates about its use, the methods of execution, and the treatment of those on death row.