Select one of the following topics to address in terms of its history and evolution within the correctional system and the degree to which the Eighth Amendment applies:
· Prison conditions (access to fresh air, light, and medical care, sanitation and hygiene, and overcrowding)
· Punishments (hard labor, corporal punishment, solitary confinement, capital punishment)
Respond to the following in 250–300 words:
· Summarize briefly the historical origins and evolution of the topic you selected (prison conditions or punishments).
· Would any of the conditions or punishments you described violate the Eighth Amendment’s clause of cruel and unusual punishment? Why or why not?
Support your responses with evidence from the learning resources. You may also incorporate relevant professional experience.