Summarize the amendment in 3 sentences or less

Bail or punishment should not be too extreme nor to less for what the crime is. Bail or punishment should be appropriate to how serious the crime is.

Prepare a 'cheat sheet' – Bail should not be to extreme for what has been done. Lots of times there is arguments on how bail is to extreme or is not enough but in a court of law usually it is set to a point where most people will agree with what is set.

Define any vocabulary terms (be ready to answer questions about any words or phrases you use!)

Bail- the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.

Answer the following:

                What is the historical background of this amendment (why was it made?)

It was apart of the english bill of rights in 1689 and was attached to the United States bill of rights in 1791.

                What does this amendment mean today?

It is pretty much the guidelines of the law system and how people are punished equally and fairly

                Present examples of current issues involving this amendment.

Every case that goes through court is affected by this amendment because it is suppose to avoid excessive bail and punishment but still today there is some cases that people think they were wrongly charged.