The U.S. Constitution
By: Andrew Ghali
Date: November 2015
AB: #1
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Federalism
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preamble
3 Branches of Government
Legislative Branch
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Bill of Rights
1st Amendment
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3rd Amendment
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8th Amendment
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Current Events Article
The 8th Amendment (Cruel?)
Actual Wording
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Translated Version
The courts cannot give any kind of cruel or unusual punishment, and the person tried cannot pay a bail.