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=The 8th Amendment= ===Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. ===

Description
The eighth amendment protects mainly against Cruel and Unusual Punishment. But it also protects against Excessive Fines, and Bail.

Historical Applications
This amendment has caused a lot of controversy through the United States. Eight states use capital punishment, capital punishment is commonly known as the death penalty. The death penalty is basically used with crimes involving murder, treason, and espionage.

Today's Application
In what ways is this amendment still applied for today's society? How is this being redefined for our generation? Do some research to see if there are any organizations that are promoting an aspect of this amendment and share what they say here.

Media: Not a separate section!!!
This is not to be a separate section, but I want to make sure you don't leave these things out. As you're researching and building this page, be sure to add relevant media here: pictures, videos, and links to other pages make your work relevant and meaningful. **In the end, delete this entire section.**