Nicole was arrested for stealing a television from her neighbor. She was fined $50,000 and sentenced to 10 years in jail. She is
suing the government because she thinks her rights were violated. Which amendment to the US Constitution contains the specific right that was violated? Tenth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
This is because the 8th Amendment states that excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
