Why are the Eighth Amendment's protections against cruel
and unusual punishment important? (1 point)
a The Eighth Amendment serves as a deterrent for future
crimes.
b The Eighth Amendment protects life, liberty, and property
by not allowing excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual
punishment.
c The Eighth Amendment protects life by making the death
penalty unconstitutional.
d The Eighth Amendment protects juveniles, which are
people who are younger than 16.
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b The Eighth Amendment protects life, liberty, and property by not allowing excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
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