The General Rule Under the Eighth Amendment Is That Punishments

question 13

Multiple Choice

The general rule under the Eighth Amendment is that punishments must be:

• A) consistent with international standards.
• B) approved by a unanimous jury.
• C) proportional or directly related to the case.
• D) in adherence with the biblical standard of an eye for an eye.

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