Eighth Amendment Quiz

What does the Eighth Amendment protect against?

• Double jeopardy

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• The right to a speedy trial

• Self-incrimination

Which case established that the death penalty, as applied at the time, was unconstitutional due to its arbitrary imposition?

• Gregg v. Georgia

• Furman v. Georgia

• Atkins v. Virginia

• Roper v. Simmons

In United States v. Salerno, what did the Supreme Court rule about denying bail?

• Bail cannot be denied in any circumstance.

• Bail can only be denied if the defendant is a flight risk.

• Denying bail based on a defendant’s potential danger to society does not violate the Eighth Amendment.

• Bail must always be set based on the financial status of the accused.

Which case extended the protection against excessive fines to the states?

• Gregg v. Georgia

• Roper v. Simmons

• Timbs v. Indiana

• Hudson v. McMillian

What was the impact of Gregg v. Georgia on the death penalty in the United States?

• It banned the death penalty nationwide.

• It reinstated the death penalty with revised sentencing procedures.

• It abolished the use of solitary confinement.

• It ruled that death penalty procedures cannot be revised.

Which of the following is a key factor in determining whether a punishment is considered 'cruel and unusual'?

• The amount of money involved

• Evolving standards of decency

• The defendant’s age

• The location of the crime

The case of Roper v. Simmons ruled that it was unconstitutional to apply the death penalty to which group?

• Juveniles under the age of 18

• Individuals with intellectual disabilities

• Non-violent offenders

• Repeat offenders

Which case ruled that excessive use of force by prison guards violates the Eighth Amendment, even if there is no serious injury?

• Gregg v. Georgia

• Hudson v. McMillian

• Timbs v. Indiana

• Furman v. Georgia

What is the focus of the 'excessive fines' clause in the Eighth Amendment?

• Limiting bail for violent offenders

• Preventing the government from imposing disproportionate financial penalties

• Setting minimum fines for severe crimes

• Mandating equal fines for all crimes

In Atkins v. Virginia, the Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional to apply the death penalty to which group of individuals?

• Minors under 16

• Individuals with intellectual disabilities

• Repeat offenders

• First-time offenders