How does the Eighth Amendment help protect people found guilty of a crime?

The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, protecting people convicted of crimes from punishments that are excessively harsh or abusive. It does not guarantee an appeal or require a second trial, and it does not limit all punishments to fines or imprisonment. Therefore, the correct choice is C, “It prevents cruel or unusual punishments.”

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