The 8th Amendment
The 8th Amendment
The 8th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits excessive bail and fines, and forbids cruel and unusual punishment. Ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, it serves as a safeguard for individuals facing criminal charges. This amendment reflects the principle that punishment should be fair, proportionate, and rooted in human dignity.
- In the years following independence, early Americans were building a legal system distinct from British rule, where arbitrary and harsh penalties had been common.
- The Framers included the 8th Amendment to protect citizens from government abuse and to ensure justice was administered with restraint and fairness.
- For the American public, the 8th Amendment guarantees that no individual is subjected to punishments or fines that exceed the bounds of reason or justice.
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