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Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.9
How do Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments differ in terms of their influence on penal system?
Neither amendment has any relevance to criminal proceedings or individual equality protections.
Both amendments deal solely with voting rights issues.
Eighth prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, while Fourteenth ensures equal protection under law including within justice system.
Both amendments ban slavery across all US states.
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