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Willems-Lesson Plan 5
Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause

This clause forbids courts from imposing cruel or unusual punishments upon people. Usually the definition of a cruel or unusual punishment changes with each successive generation.

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Author: CoboCards-User

Main topic: Government

Topic: Rights of Citizens

Published: 27.05.2011

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