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What provision is part of the Eighth Amendment?

A. Witnesses must appear in court.
B. A speedy trial is required.
C. Counsel must be provided.
D. Reasonable bail must be provided.

Answer :

The provision part of the Eighth Amendment is that reasonable bail must not be excessive. It also covers prohibitions against excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishments. The Sixth Amendment covers rights related to criminal trials, including the right to counsel and a speedy trial. Therefore, the correct answer is option d. Reasonable bail must be.

This amendment ensures that the punishments for crimes are fair and not overly harsh in relation to the offense. By contrast, the Sixth Amendment includes the rights to a speedy trial, to be informed of the nature of the charges, to an impartial jury, to confront witnesses, and to have assistance of counsel for defense. Specifically, the right to counsel was affirmed as applicable to both federal and state courts by the landmark Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), ensuring that even those who cannot afford an attorney are provided one in criminal cases.

D. The Eighth Amendment requires reasonable bail