The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits excessive bail and fines. It also forbids cruel and unusual punishments, which the Supreme Court has interpreted in various ways over the years. Watch this space as we count down to Bill of Rights Day (this Friday!) with a new podcast covering an amendment in the Bill of Rights each day.  | Center for Civic Education | Facebook

4.5K views · 55 reactions | On 5th December 1933, the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, and Americans could drink once again. The repeal of the 18th Amendment ended Prohibition. The footage below is of 100,000 people marching in New York in 1932 for the right to drink alcohol. | History Hit | Facebook