Eighth Amendment

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand and explain the Constitutional protections against excessive punishment in Eighth Amendment.

Workflow

1. Read the National Constitution Center on the Eighth Amendment.
2. Watch the Khan Academy video on the Eighth Amendment.

Death Penalty

• Furman v. Georgia 408 US 238 (1972)
• Coker v. Georgia 433 US 584 (1977)
• Miller v. Alabama 567 US_2012
• Kennedy v. Louisiana 554 US 407 (2008)
• Ruffin v. Commonwealth 62 Virginia 790 (1871)

Juvenile Life Imprisonment

• In Re Bonner 151 US 242 (1894)
• Price v. Johnston 334 US 266 (1948)

Inmate Rights 

• Wolff v. McDonnell 418 US 539 (1974)
• Ex. parte Hull 312 US 546 (1941)