In order to be defined as "cruel and unusual," punishment must
A) violate contemporary standards.
B) be disproportionate to the underlying crime.
C) both violate contemporary standards and be disproportionate to the underlying crime.
D) be illegal in at least 2/3 of the states.
E) be approved by the voters for general use.
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