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=The VIII Amendment= //Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. //

Description
The amendment means that the government is prohibited on imposing excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.

Historical Applications
This amendment has been challenged by the British, back when they ruled. They used harsh punishments such as hanging people, burning people in oil, etc. They also made high bail amounts so people wouldn't be able to be bailed out of jail as easy. **Cases that support the VIII amendment are:**
 * Frances v Resweber** Ingraham v Wright Harmelin v Michigan Hudson v McMillan Roper v Simmons

Today's Application
The eighth amendment allows individuals that are accused of a committing crime, to post bail, because they are always considered innocent until proven guilty. Individuals are allowed to post bail because they might end up spending more time in jail waiting for trial, than the jail time they would've received if they were convicted. Additionally, it allows individuals to prepare their defense.