Similarities Between 8th Amendment And Today
Sammy Mukkamala Noguera P:6 5/24/24 Social Studies Connections
Connections between the Eighth Amendment and today and why it matters.
Caption: Ex-President Donald Trump in court, surrounded by lawyers waiting for the verdict on his case. This verdict would see if the Eighth Amendment would save him from the whopping $405 million fine.
The new impending fine of $355 million that Trump now faces brings up important issues about the relationship with the US Constitution of the Eighth Amendment. The Eighth Amendment serves as a reminder of governmental power abuse by outlawing the imposition of seemingly insane fines plus cruel and unusual punishments. On the topic of Trump's fine, many questions have emerged on whether the fine was in …show more content…
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution is one of the ten amendments that make up the Bill of Rights. It was ratified on December 15th, 1791, and serves as a safety net against cruel and unusual punishments, as well as excessive bails or fines. The Eighth Amendment prohibits the US government from imposing punishments that are excessively cruel and unusual. Over time, people have changed the definition of what constitutes cruel or unusual. This serves as a protection of human dignity. Courts now consider the factors of the situation before issuing a punishment. Excessive Bail is included in the amendment as the government is not allowed to issue excessive bail. It can infringe upon an individual's right to freedom and disproportionately affect those who cannot pay. The Eighth Amendment remains highly relevant today for several reasons, such as the Protection of Human Rights, Preserving Fairness in the Criminal System, and Adapting to New Scenarios. The Protection of Human Rights is the ban against cruel and unusual punishments and guards basic human dignity. In a democratic society that values persecuting people …show more content…
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg warned that excessive fines can be used to suppress political speech. New York's Attorney General plans to sue Donald Trump and seize his buildings if he doesn't pay the $355 million fine (New York Sun.com). The court has ruled that the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of excessive fines applies to the states. This protection stems from the Fourteenth Amendment, which was added to the Constitution after the Civil War. For Trump's $355 million fine, the Eighth Amendment matters because it ensures the punishment fits the wrongdoing. Critics might say this fine is too big, especially if it harms Trump's finances a lot and doesn't match the severity of the offense. So, the Eighth Amendment is important here to make sure fines are fair and not excessive, even in business matters. The Eighth Amendment is still relevant because it protects against unfair punishments, including excessive fines (History.com). In today's world, where governments impose hefty fines on businesses and individuals, this protection remains crucial. It ensures that fines are reasonable and proportional to the offense
Connections between the Eighth Amendment and today and why it matters.
Caption: Ex-President Donald Trump in court, surrounded by lawyers waiting for the verdict on his case. This verdict would see if the Eighth Amendment would save him from the whopping $405 million fine.
The new impending fine of $355 million that Trump now faces brings up important issues about the relationship with the US Constitution of the Eighth Amendment. The Eighth Amendment serves as a reminder of governmental power abuse by outlawing the imposition of seemingly insane fines plus cruel and unusual punishments. On the topic of Trump's fine, many questions have emerged on whether the fine was in …show more content…
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution is one of the ten amendments that make up the Bill of Rights. It was ratified on December 15th, 1791, and serves as a safety net against cruel and unusual punishments, as well as excessive bails or fines. The Eighth Amendment prohibits the US government from imposing punishments that are excessively cruel and unusual. Over time, people have changed the definition of what constitutes cruel or unusual. This serves as a protection of human dignity. Courts now consider the factors of the situation before issuing a punishment. Excessive Bail is included in the amendment as the government is not allowed to issue excessive bail. It can infringe upon an individual's right to freedom and disproportionately affect those who cannot pay. The Eighth Amendment remains highly relevant today for several reasons, such as the Protection of Human Rights, Preserving Fairness in the Criminal System, and Adapting to New Scenarios. The Protection of Human Rights is the ban against cruel and unusual punishments and guards basic human dignity. In a democratic society that values persecuting people …show more content…
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg warned that excessive fines can be used to suppress political speech. New York's Attorney General plans to sue Donald Trump and seize his buildings if he doesn't pay the $355 million fine (New York Sun.com). The court has ruled that the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of excessive fines applies to the states. This protection stems from the Fourteenth Amendment, which was added to the Constitution after the Civil War. For Trump's $355 million fine, the Eighth Amendment matters because it ensures the punishment fits the wrongdoing. Critics might say this fine is too big, especially if it harms Trump's finances a lot and doesn't match the severity of the offense. So, the Eighth Amendment is important here to make sure fines are fair and not excessive, even in business matters. The Eighth Amendment is still relevant because it protects against unfair punishments, including excessive fines (History.com). In today's world, where governments impose hefty fines on businesses and individuals, this protection remains crucial. It ensures that fines are reasonable and proportional to the offense