Question: Does crucifixion violate US eighth amendment?, Answer:Yes, Description of Crucifixion: Method of capital punishment in which the victim is tied or nailed to a large wooden beam and left to hang until eventual death, Fact1: The eighth amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment., Fact2: Crucifixion was particularly barbaric as people do not die instantly and live for several days.
Step1: What does the Eighth Amendment say about punishment measures?, Step2: What are the features of crucifixion as a method of punishment?, Step3: Is #1 contradicted by #2?, Wikipedia page for step 1: Eighth Amendment of US Constitution, Wikipedia page for step 2: Crucifixion, Wikipedia page for step 3: , not_definitive_answer: False, incorrect_answer: False