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WHAT IS CRUEL & UNUSUAL PUNISH

WHAT IS CRUEL & UNUSUAL PUNISHaf Kathleen A. Klatte
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"The Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights prohibits the use of "cruel and unusual punishment." That phrase was written at a time when burning and beheading were still acceptable legal punishments in some places. Much has changed in America in two centuries. This easily accessible guide examines the context that inspired the Founding Fathers to include this phrase, as well as the concept of "evolving standards of decency." Interesting, thought provoking, and age appropriate, this title engages readers' minds while emphasizing the effect of the Constitution on daily life"--

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  • Sprog:
  • Ukendt
  • ISBN:
  • 9781499469783
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 48
  • Udgivet:
  • 30. juli 2023
  • Størrelse:
  • 176x4x230 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 136 g.
  • Ukendt - mangler pt..

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"The Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights prohibits the use of "cruel and unusual punishment." That phrase was written at a time when burning and beheading were still acceptable legal punishments in some places. Much has changed in America in two centuries. This easily accessible guide examines the context that inspired the Founding Fathers to include this phrase, as well as the concept of "evolving standards of decency." Interesting, thought provoking, and age appropriate, this title engages readers' minds while emphasizing the effect of the Constitution on daily life"--

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