Asked by Holly Brock on Jul 20, 2024

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The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits which of the following?

A) The lodging of soldiers in peacetime in any house without the owner's consent
B) Unreasonable searches and seizures of persons or property
C) Excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishment
D) The taking of private property for public use without just compensation

Eighth Amendment

A provision of the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments.

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

A legal principle found in the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the government from imposing severe, excessive, or arbitrary punishments.

  • Determine the defenses and entitlements offered by the U.S. Constitution and its amendments.
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Marie ScibiliaJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Eighth Amendment specifically addresses issues related to the criminal justice system, prohibiting excessive bail and fines, as well as cruel and unusual punishment. The other options refer to different amendments: A) Third Amendment, B) Fourth Amendment, D) Fifth Amendment.