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According to the court, what are some of the provisions of the cruel and unusual punishment clause?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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In a situation requiring moral judgment -- such as a choice between being loyal to one's friend or honest -- intrinsic goods (e.g., honesty) always take priority over non-intrinsic goods (e.g., loyalty).
 
  a. True b. False

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A hidden area on a map is also called a discrete site.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Officers deserve respect and support; at the same time, citizens deserve peace of mind.
 
  a. True
  b. False

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In responding to any situation involving a hazardous materials, the police officer's first job is to not become part of the problem by being exposed to the substance.
 
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The Eighth Amendment protects American citizens from imposition of excessive bail or fines and any punishment regarded as cruel and unusual. Excessive fines are any monetary penalty that is disproportionate to the offense. Excessive bail is defined as any bail in excess of that which is necessary to ensure the appearance of the defendant at the action in question, however there are some circumstances do allow for no bail like capital offenses. The Supreme Court has found that cruel and unusual punishments include the revocation of citizenship; and terms of imprisonment disproportionate to the crime. In addition, the Court has formally recognized that the cruel and unusual punishment clause of the Eighth Amendment has three distinct roles: the delineating of acceptable punishment, the balancing of punishment with the severity of the crime, and the limiting of criminalization of behavior. The Court has also continued to grapple with issues concerning the constitutionality of the death penalty.

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