Which statement best summarizes the intent of the Eighth

Amendment?

People accused of crimes have no rights until there is a

verdict in court

The government must ask victims' families how criminals

should be punished.

People accused of crimes have specific constitutional

protections.

The government may inflict any kind of punishment it

chooses.

People accused of crimes have specific constitutional

protections.

Explanation:

The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive liens and fines, cruel and unusual punishments. The Eighth Amendment prohibits the federal, state, and local governments of the United States or any other government, or any corporation, private enterprise, group, or individual, from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments, in any part of the United States, on American territory (i. e., the US Embassy), or in relation to any US citizen or any resident of the United States.