Eighth Amendment - Cruel and Unusual Punishment

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Amendment VIII - Excess Bail or Fines, Cruel and Unusual Punishment

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

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United States Constitution

Preamble

Article One - Legislative power

Article Two - Executive power

Article Three - Judicial power

Article Four - States' powers

Article Five - Amendment Process

Article Six - Federal power

Article Seven - Ratification

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