Answer: its to protect people its like saying a cop pulls up on you and instead of giving u a ticket he but you in jail for murder. it to protect people from going to jail.
Explanation:
the purpose of the 8th Admendent is to protect the people from harsh punishments
People who think that the law is not fair can approach the court to decide on the issue. The court has the power to modify or cancel laws if it finds that they don't adhere to the Constitution.
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