In the context of sentencing, judges are limited by the U.S. Constitution's ________ prohibition of cruel and unusual punishments and statutory provisions.

A. Eighth Amendment
B. Tenth Amendment
C. Fifth Amendment
D. Sixth Amendment


Answer: A

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