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    What purpose does the Eighth Amendment serve


     

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    0  Views: 920 Answers: 2 Posted: 12 years ago
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      Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.


      HOMEWORK HERE >>>>> http://www.law.cornell.edu/anncon/html/amdt8_user.html

      12 years ago. Rating: 7
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        mycatsmom

        Lindi, Thank YOu for defining that for us....for the purpose of discussion.
        commented 12 years ago

        It's a way of checks and balances, treating similar situations involving different people the same. It prevents, ideally, prejudicial preferences or discrimination.

        12 years ago. Rating: 1
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