Eighth Amendment

Eighth Amendment may refer to:

  • Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution, part of the United States Bill of Rights
  • Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland, which bans termination of pregnancy in the Republic of Ireland
  • Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, which changed Pakistan's government from a parliamentary system to a semi-presidential system
  • Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of South Africa, which allowed members of municipal councils to cross the floor from one political party to another without losing their seats

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