The U.S. Supreme Court has interpreted the Eighth Amendment requirement of ________ to mean that the punishment inflicted for a criminal violation should not be grossly disproportionate to the crime committed.

A. proportionality
B. fair notice
C. ex post facto
D. due process


Answer: A

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