For most free americans in the new republic, equality meant

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. which of the following possible court cases could legitimately be argued under the terms of the quote above? a person says that bail for a suspect in a serious federal crime is too low. a person claims that charging court fees is an unconstitutional policy. a person complains that a sentence is too long for the crime. a person argues that jails and prisons are inhumane.

Which of the following did the founding fathers see as a benefit of the federal structure (federalism) of government? a.) all power is concentrated in the national government. b.) the power is divided between national and state governments. c.) all the power is concentrated in the state and local governments. d.) the power is divided between the people and the government

Of the following choices, which ones are characteristics of west african society? select all that apply. a. arabic was the main language used when trading with other societies. b. christianity was the only religion practiced in villages. c. slaves had no rights and were only given specific farming tasks. d. skilled workers were a higher level in the caste system than traders. e. religious rituals encouraged the honoring of ancestors.