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To which document does the Eighth Amendment trace its origins? It states that a man may be fined according to the measure of the offense.
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Lyle
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The Eighth Amendment traces its origins to the English Bill of Rights of 1689. It states that "excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."