A suspect is arrested and questioned by the police about possible involvement in a terrorism plot. Based on their interrogation, the police charge the suspect with terrorism. The suspect's lawyer asks the judge to dismiss the charges because the police used torture on the suspect. What amendment gives the lawyer ability to claim this?

A.
the Sixth Amendment

B.
the Third Amendment

C.
the Eighth Amendment

D.
the Fifth Amendment

C. the Eighth Amendment

The correct answer is C. the Eighth Amendment.