
The Eighth Amendment's Impact on Justice and Punishment

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Social Studies, History, Moral Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Eighth Amendment primarily aim to prevent?
Unlawful search and seizure
Unfair trade practices
Cruel and unusual punishment
Excessive taxation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of the Eighth Amendment in the context of criminal justice?
Promoting rehabilitation programs
Regulating prison conditions
Ensuring fair trials
Protecting against excessive punishments
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which historical document influenced the creation of the Eighth Amendment?
The Magna Carta
The English Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What principle does the U.S. Supreme Court uphold when interpreting the Eighth Amendment?
Federalism
Isolationism
Communism
Monarchy
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which case highlighted the issue of racial bias in the application of the death penalty?
Furman v. Georgia
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
Miranda v. Arizona
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the Supreme Court decide in Gregg v. Georgia regarding the death penalty?
It is always unconstitutional
It is constitutional if applied judiciously
It should be abolished
It can be applied to minors
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group is exempt from the death penalty according to the Supreme Court?
Foreign nationals
First-time offenders
Minors and people with intellectual disabilities
Elderly individuals
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