An offender is sentenced to 25 years to life for a third 'strike' offense. The offender appeals the sentence on the grounds that such a lengthy sentence is excessively harsh for the particular offense he/she committed. Which Amendment to the U.S Constitution is relevant to the offenders claim?

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An offender is sentenced to 25 years to life for a third 'strike' offense. The offender appeals the sentence on the grounds that such a lengthy sentence is excessively harsh for the particular offense he/she committed. Which Amendment to the U.S Constitution is relevant to the offenders claim?

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