The Eighth Amendment
THE QUESTION: What is the eighth amendment? THE QUOTE: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted..”
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THE QUESTION: What is the eighth amendment? THE QUOTE: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted..”
The Question: What is the seventh amendment? The Quote: “In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right
The Question: What is the sixth amendment? The Quote: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial,
THE QUESTION: What is the fifth amendment? THE QUOTE: “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on
THE QUESTION: What is the fourth amendment? THE QUOTE: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against
THE QUESTION: What is the Third Amendment? THE QUOTE: “No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of
The Question: Why do we have a two party system? The Quote: “However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely
The Question: What is the second amendment? The Quote: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of
The Question: What is the first amendment? The Quote: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;
The Question: How does our Congress work? The Quote: “All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which
THE QUESTION: What is the eighth amendment? THE QUOTE: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted..”
The Question: What is the seventh amendment? The Quote: “In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right
The Question: What is the sixth amendment? The Quote: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial,
THE QUESTION: What is the fifth amendment? THE QUOTE: “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on