In which of the following cases did the U.S. Supreme Court hold that cruel and unusual punishment is defined by the changing norms of society and is not based on historical interpretations?

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Weems v. United States is notable for the Supreme Court's assertion that the definition of cruel and unusual punishment is not static and must be interpreted in light of the evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society. This case expanded the Eighth Amendment's scope beyond historical interpretations.

In Which of the Following Cases Did the U