The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution:
A)protects the rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution.
B)grants the accused the right to a speedy and public trial.
C)provides protection to U.S.citizens from unreasonable search and seizure.
D)prohibits "cruel and unusual" punishment.
E)prevents any state from depriving citizens of their rights without "due process of law."

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The Eighth Amendment specifically prohibits "cruel and unusual" punishment, making it the best choice among the given options. Option A is referring to the Ninth Amendment, option B to the Sixth Amendment, option C to the Fourth Amendment, and option E to the Fourteenth Amendment.