In this excerpt, what is the English Bill of Rights

prohibiting?

And excessive bail hath been required of persons

committed in criminal cases to elude the benefit of the

laws made for the liberty of the subjects: And excessive

fines have been imposed; And illegal and cruel

punishments inflicted.

bails that are too moderate

the free election of Parliament members

freedom of speech

cruel and illegal punishment

cruel and illegal punishment

Explanation:

THe excerpt is trying to develop the idea that punishment should be just the necessary for the crimes, nothing more nothing less, and it searches to protect the right of people to be treated fairly in their trials as well as if found guilty in their punishments, in the frist sentece speaks about excesive bail, which would be somthing like an excesive fine or bill to be payed for their mistakes.

cruel and illegal punishment