8th Amendment
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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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In the 8th amendment, you have the right to bail out of jail. You can bail with a bail which is money to get you out of jail. The judge sets the price of the bail. The 8th amendment also bans cruel and unusual punishments, but most states still have a death penalty.
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