Florida Civics EOC Practice Test 2025 - Free Civics EOC Practice Questions and Study Guide

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The prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment can be found in which amendment?

6th Amendment

7th Amendment

8th Amendment

The 8th Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment, not only as a fair treatment for those accused and convicted of crimes, but also to ensure that the punishment fits the crime. The 6th and 7th Amendments focus on the rights of the accused in criminal and civil trials, respectively. The 9th Amendment addresses the principle of unenumerated rights, which include rights not specifically listed in the Constitution but still protected. Therefore, these options are not related to the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment as specified in the 8th Amendment.

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