Which of the following is NOT a right guaranteed by the Eighth Amendment?

a. the right to bail that is not excessive
b. freedom from excessive fines
c. freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
d. the right to a jury trial
e. serious punishments may not be imposed for relatively minor offenses


ANS: D

Political Science

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