Constitutional Law
500 word forum post/constitutional law
1. Should the death penalty be banned as a violation of the 8th Amendment against cruel and unusual Punishment? What specific provisions of the Constitution support keeping or banning the death penalty?
2. What exactly is “cruel and unusual” punishment under the Constitution?
3. What did the framers intend to ban with the 8th Amendment? How does that intent apply in today’s society?
Answer PreviewThe Eight Amendment states that excessive bail will no longer be needed, excessive fines will not be imposed, and sentencing of cruel and uncommon punishment inflicted. Two aspects of punishment have to be analyzed in order to get the best definition, that is, the amount and the method. Under the method, the constitution prohibits punishments that…
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