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how does the eighth amendment protect people found guilty of crimes? it limits their punishment it ensures fair trials it guarantees common law it requires search warrants
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution is about limiting cruel and unusual punishment, as well as excessive bail or fines, for those convicted of crimes. "It ensures fair trials" relates to the Sixth Amendment, "It guarantees common law" is not the focus of the Eighth Amendment, and "It requires search warrants" relates to the Fourth Amendment. So the correct option is the one about limiting punishment.
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A. It limits their punishment