And excessive bail hath been required of persons committed in criminal cases to elude the benefit of the laws made for the liberty of the subjects; and excessive fines have been imposed; and illegal and cruel punishments inflicted. English Bill of Rights, 1689
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Which United States document guarantees similar protections as the ones listed in the above quote?
And excessive bail hath been required of persons committed in criminal cases to elude the benefit of the laws made for the liberty of the subjects; and excessive fines have been imposed; and illegal and cruel punishments inflicted. English Bill of Rights, 1689
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Which United States document guarantees similar protections as the ones listed in the above quote?
The Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut