The United States Constitution consists of 27 amendments. Each amendment was written for a specific purpose. The three amendments that I believe are very important to the United States Constitution include the 8th amendment, the 4th amendment and the 13th amendment. These three amendments help to protect the rights of American citizens and make sure that all rights are equal. The 8th amendment prohibits excessive fines and bail, and prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. The 4th amendment prohibits unreasonable search and seizure of property. The 13th amendment abolished slavery. These three amendments have helped to shape America and the way that government runs the country. The 8th amendment prohibits the federal government from imposing
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This clause declares that cruel and unusual punishment shall not be implemented or inflicted. There is not exact definition for cruel and unusual punishment, but any punishment that is inhumane or infringes on basic human rights can be considered “cruel and unusual”. A court case that dealt with the 8th amendment was the case of Atkins VS Virginia. This case was based of a man and his friend robbing, shooting and killing another man. Daryl Atkins was found guilty of armed robbery, abduction and murder. He was sentenced to death despite the testimony given by Dr. Evan Nelson. Dr. Nelson spoke about and confirmed that Atkins had a mild case of mental retardation. The case was sent to the Virginia Supreme Court, and Atkins later repealed the verdict with on the grounds of execution of a person with mental disabilities is inhumane and unconstitutional. This case allowed the Supreme Court to come to a decision that it is against the cruel and unusual punishment clause of the 8th amendment to execute someone with a mental disorder …show more content…
They wanted to allow the people to have the government in their hands rather than in the hands of rulers and judge who may impose excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. The Founding Fathers wanted to prevent any governments that would come to power from imposing unfair and abusive fines or punishments. I agree with this amendment. I believe that it is necessary to have rules that restrict people in powerful positions from having too much power. One thing I do disagree with is the death penalty being considered cruel and unusual punishment. In some cases it is not right to have the death penalty inflicted as punishment, but for others, it is the only option. One court case that supports my belief is the case that dealt with the murderer Theodore “Ted” Bundy. Ted Bundy, also known as the campus killer, murdered at least 36 woman. His killing spree was during the 1970s. Bundy uses his good looks and charm to lure his victims. He was brought to the authorities attentions after being stopped during a routine traffic stop in Salt Lake City. The authorities found suspicious items in the vehicle. He was later arrested for murder, but while awaiting his trial in Colorado, he escaped. He made his was down to Tallahassee, Florida, where he went on a killing spree. After six weeks of being on the run, Ted Bundy was taken into police custody and sentenced to death by the electric
This clause declares that cruel and unusual punishment shall not be implemented or inflicted. There is not exact definition for cruel and unusual punishment, but any punishment that is inhumane or infringes on basic human rights can be considered “cruel and unusual”. A court case that dealt with the 8th amendment was the case of Atkins VS Virginia. This case was based of a man and his friend robbing, shooting and killing another man. Daryl Atkins was found guilty of armed robbery, abduction and murder. He was sentenced to death despite the testimony given by Dr. Evan Nelson. Dr. Nelson spoke about and confirmed that Atkins had a mild case of mental retardation. The case was sent to the Virginia Supreme Court, and Atkins later repealed the verdict with on the grounds of execution of a person with mental disabilities is inhumane and unconstitutional. This case allowed the Supreme Court to come to a decision that it is against the cruel and unusual punishment clause of the 8th amendment to execute someone with a mental disorder …show more content…
They wanted to allow the people to have the government in their hands rather than in the hands of rulers and judge who may impose excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. The Founding Fathers wanted to prevent any governments that would come to power from imposing unfair and abusive fines or punishments. I agree with this amendment. I believe that it is necessary to have rules that restrict people in powerful positions from having too much power. One thing I do disagree with is the death penalty being considered cruel and unusual punishment. In some cases it is not right to have the death penalty inflicted as punishment, but for others, it is the only option. One court case that supports my belief is the case that dealt with the murderer Theodore “Ted” Bundy. Ted Bundy, also known as the campus killer, murdered at least 36 woman. His killing spree was during the 1970s. Bundy uses his good looks and charm to lure his victims. He was brought to the authorities attentions after being stopped during a routine traffic stop in Salt Lake City. The authorities found suspicious items in the vehicle. He was later arrested for murder, but while awaiting his trial in Colorado, he escaped. He made his was down to Tallahassee, Florida, where he went on a killing spree. After six weeks of being on the run, Ted Bundy was taken into police custody and sentenced to death by the electric