8th Amendment | What is the Eighth Amendment?

The Eighth Amendment in the Bill of Rights grants protects citizens from excessive bail.

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Eighth Amendment

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

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Eighth Amendment Case Studies

Case studies on landmark Eighth Amendment Supreme Court cases.

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Eighth Amendment Over Time Graphic Organizer

A graphic organizer to engage students with the historical treatment of the death penalty from Jamestown Colony through the 21st century.

The Eighth Amendment | BRI’s Homework Help Series

How do we determine the punishment for those accused or convicted of a crime? What is the 8th amendment? Our latest Homework Help video explores this question and provides students with a succinct overview of the essential information regarding the 8th amendment.

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