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AJ Jacobs: The Constitution Comes Alive

Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

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Evolving Interpretations of Cruel and Unusual Punishment

This chapter examines the concept of 'cruel and unusual punishment' in relation to the framers of the Constitution, highlighting how interpretations have shifted over time. It discusses historical examples and explores the debate among originalists about adapting constitutional definitions to modern societal standards.

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