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

James Madison

Bill of Rights · 1789

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Eighth Amendment Cruel and unusual punishment Criminal justice system

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Political literature

Time

1789 American Revolutionary Period

Person

James Madison

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The Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence. Written by Delegates of The Constitutional Convention. Racehorse, 2016, amend. 8.

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United States Constitution. Amend. 8.

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