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1. What is the main protection offered by the Eighth Amendment?

A Protection of the right to bear arms B Protections of the freedom of religion C Protection from cruel and unusual punishment for crimes D Protection of the right to a trial by jury

2. What is bail?

A A fee a suspect can pay to remain free while waiting for trial B Another name for a trial by jury C A really bad jail D A kind of torture used by the British government in the 1700s

3. Which of the following would likely be considered an excessive fine?

A $95 for speeding B $1 million for burning down a large building C $8000 for jaywalking D $25 for littering

4. True or False: The death penalty was not considered cruel and unusual punishment back when the Eighth Amendment was added to the Constitution.

A TRUE B FALSE

5. What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

A Declaration of Independence B Magna Carta C Articles of Confederation D Bill of Rights

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