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7th & 8th Amendments | Bill of Rights

The Seventh and Eighth Amendments of the Bill of Rights finishes out the sections dealing with general jurisprudence. The 7th Amendment protects the right to a trial by jury in civil court cases. The 8th Amendment insures that the punishment for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual. Join Arthur R. Thompson as he examines both amendments and why they are so important.