8th Amendment
The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution is the part of the United States Bill of Rights prohibiting the federal government from imposing excessive fines or cruel and unusual punishments. Excessive hail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. If someone sues me for more than $20, I have a right to a trial by jury. I cannot be given cruel and unusual punishment if I’m convicted of a crime.
Why should I have a right to trial by jury if someone sue me more than $20?
why am I not aloud to give cruel and unusual punishment if I’m convicted of a crime.
These are NOT hw questions those are questions that are ask by me. I'm just curious so I can understand.
A jury of your peers may be more fair than one judge.
The U.S. tries to be a moral, ethical, and humanitarian nation. Therefore the Constitution forbids cruel and unusual punishments.
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I'm going to include that in my paragraph to make sure my ss teacher understands it better.
But don't worry I'm going to put it in my own words.
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You have a right to a trial by jury if someone sues you for more than $20 because it is guaranteed by the Seventh Amendment, not the Eighth Amendment. The Seventh Amendment provides the right to a jury trial in civil cases where the amount in dispute exceeds $20.
On the other hand, the Eighth Amendment prohibits the government from imposing cruel and unusual punishments if you are convicted of a crime. This means that if you are found guilty of a criminal offense, the punishment must be fair and not involve excessive or disproportionate cruelty. The purpose of this amendment is to protect individuals from being subjected to inhumane or degrading treatment by the government.
It is important to note that the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment applies specifically to the government's actions as part of the criminal justice system. It does not prohibit other individuals or entities from imposing punishments, such as in civil cases or private disputes.