USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What Freedom is cover under the 8th Amendment?
A
Right to a speedy trial
B
Freedom to not testify against oneself
C
Freedom of Religion
D
Freedom from cruel or unusual punishment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Eighth Amendment forbids only grossly excessive penalties. No particular term of years in prison is forbidden, nor is the death penalty inherently cruel or unusual.

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