Because of president clinton’s economic plan, in 1999, the federal budget had a surplus. the federal budget had not changed. the deficit had begun to decline. the deficit was higher than ever.

1. suppose you're an attorney. in a case you're presenting to a federal court, you argue that the person you're defending suffered cruel and unusual punishment. which amendment of the constitution should you cite? a. amendment iv b. amendment viii c. amendment iii d. amendment ix