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excessive punishment

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A quick definition of excessive punishment:

Excessive punishment means punishing someone too much for something they did wrong. Punishment is when someone gets in trouble for breaking the rules, like getting a time-out or losing a toy. But if the punishment is too harsh, like taking away all their toys forever, that's not fair. It's important for punishment to match the bad thing that was done, so that people can learn from their mistakes and do better next time.

A more thorough explanation:

Excessive punishment is when a punishment given to someone who has broken the law is too severe and not justified by the seriousness of the offense or the person's criminal record. For example, if someone is given a life sentence for stealing a candy bar, that would be considered excessive punishment.

Excessive punishment is not allowed under the law because it can be cruel and unusual, which means it goes beyond what is necessary to punish the person and can cause unnecessary harm. The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

Another example of excessive punishment is when a person is fined an amount that is much higher than the offense they committed. For instance, if someone is fined $10,000 for jaywalking, that would be considered excessive punishment.

Excessive punishment can have negative effects on society, such as causing people to lose faith in the justice system and leading to resentment and anger towards authority figures. It is important for punishments to be fair and proportional to the offense committed.

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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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