The Portion of the __________ Amendment That Has Been Most

question 14

Multiple Choice

The portion of the __________ Amendment that has been most rigorously scrutinized is the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment.A punishment is considered cruel and unusual if,in the words of the Supreme Court,it violates "evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society."

• A)Fourth
• B)Fifth
• C)Sixth
• D)Eighth

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Definitions:

Physical Injuries

Harm or damage to a person's body sustained through accidents or assaults.

Places of Public Accommodation

Places of public accommodation refer to facilities like hotels, restaurants, theaters, and retail stores that are open to the public and must not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, religion, or national origin according to U.S. law.

Title III

A section of various laws, often referring to provisions for reducing barriers for people with disabilities or regulating wiretaps and electronic surveillance.

Churches

Institutions focused on the practice and dissemination of religious beliefs and rituals.