The Bill of Rights Preventing Cruel and Unusual Punishment (the Eighth Amendment) |
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| Author:
| Roza, Greg |
| Series title: | Amendments to the United States Constitution: the Bill of Rights Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-282-99987-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $58.50 |
Book Description:
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Prior to the existence of the Eighth Amendment, there was little to protect citizens of the English colonies from excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments. The enduring freedoms guaranteed by this amendment are extremely important to all U.S. citizens. Readers will learn about the politicians who fought for the amendments passage. They will also learn about what life was like for Americans before the Eighth Amendment was passed, how the amendments elastic...
More DescriptionPrior to the existence of the Eighth Amendment, there was little to protect citizens of the English colonies from excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments. The enduring freedoms guaranteed by this amendment are extremely important to all U.S. citizens. Readers will learn about the politicians who fought for the amendments passage. They will also learn about what life was like for Americans before the Eighth Amendment was passed, how the amendments elastic wording has helped it remain relevant through the years, and how it defends our freedoms today.