8th Amendment

What was the name of the man who was involved in the English court case that introduced the 8th Amendment?

• Tyson Timbs

• Titus Oates

• Otis Thorpe

• Arthur O’Derrell Franklin

What right is NOT included in the 8th Amendment?

• Excessive Bail shall not be required

• No excessive fines imposed

• No double Jeopardy

• No cruel or unusual punishment

True or False: The 8th Amendment has changed overtime

• True

• False

What country cuts off criminals body parts when they are convicted of a crime?

• Afghanistan

• Iran

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

What country presented “stones” people to death if they are charged of a crime?

• Somalia

• North Korea

• Russia

• India

What is an example of Cruel and Unusual Punishment?

• 50 years in Prison

• Torturing the criminal

• $100,000 bail

• Community Service

Vote on Opinion: Public Humiliation is the worst punishment you can receive. Ex. Tarred and feathers, stoning.

• Yes

• No

Vote on Opinion: Bail and Punishment should be the same for everyone no matter their circumstances.

• Yes

• No

The Court doesn't believe any punishment is "cruel and unusual" if someone is a criminal.

• True

• False

Whether a punishment is "cruel and unusual" under the Constitution often depends on the details of the situation.

• True

• False