Which of the Following Amendments Protects Criminal Defendants from Cruel

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following Amendments protects criminal defendants from cruel and unusual punishment, and also protects criminals from torture?

• A) Fifth Amendment
• B) Eighth Amendment
• C) Fourth Amendment
• D) Fourteenth Amendment

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Definitions:

Financial Statement

A document detailing quantitatively the financial state of a business, covering its balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Permanent/Temporary

Categories of accounts in accounting: permanent accounts track long-term financial status, while temporary accounts track revenues, expenses, and dividends over a specific period.

Withdrawals

Money or assets taken out of a business by its owners for personal use.

Worksheet Income Statement

A simplified version of an income statement prepared within an accounting worksheet to calculate net income or loss.