Question

suppose you're an attorney.in case you're presenting to a federal court, you argue that the person you're defending suffered cruel and unusual punshiment. which amendment of the constitution should you cite? A.) Amendment III B.) Amendment VIII c.) amendment IX d.) amendment IV

Answer 1

im pretty sure it would be C 

Answer 2

Your answer would be B. because Amendment 8/VIII states "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."