The Eighth Amendment protects citizens from "cruel and unusual punishment." Why was this historically an important right to the framers of the Constitution?

The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution states: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”

Explanation:

This amendment prohibits the federal government from imposing unduly harsh penalties on criminal defendants

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