Identify and State the Historical Significance of the Following

question 115

Short Answer

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-Elkins Act

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Definitions:

Booking

The process of recording an individual's entry into the detention or jail system following an arrest.

Blotter

A blotter is an official record of events, transactions, or occurrences kept by an organization, often used in police departments to record crimes or incidents.

Excessive Bail

A bail amount deemed unreasonably high considering the circumstances and nature of the offence.

Eighth Amendment

A provision in the United States Constitution prohibiting the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments.