1. Suppose you're an attorney. In a case you're presenting to a federal court, you argue that the person you're defending suffer

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1. Suppose you're an attorney. In a case you're presenting to a federal court, you argue that the person you're defending suffer

ed cruel and unusual punishment. Which Amendment of the Constitution should you cite?
A. Amendment IV
B. Amendment VIII
C. Amendment III
D. Amendment IX

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2 answers:

Dmitrij [34] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-17T06:15:13+03:00

Dmitrij [34]3 years ago

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The answer would be C, the eighth Amendment. It states that "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."

laiz [17] · Answer 2 · 2022-02-17T07:24:59+03:00

laiz [17]3 years ago

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Answer is B . It states that excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment may not be inflicted