In August 2010, Chief Judge Vaughn Walker ruled that the amendment was unconstitutional under both the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment, since it purported to re-remove rights from a disfavored class only, with no rational basis.
Definition. 1 / 36. Proposition 8 was a 2008 initiative constitutional amendment that eliminated the right of same-sex couples to marry. Backers of the proposition placed it on the ballot as a direct challenge to the California Supreme Court's ruling in May 2008 affirming the constitutionality of same-sex marriage.
or the People's Initiative to Limit Property Taxation was on the June 6, 1978 statewide primary ballot in California as an initiated constitutional amendment, where it was approved. would continue the tax rates instituted by Proposition 30 through 2030.
The same-sex couple would not be able to move within the United States and keep their legal marital status. How did the Defense of Marriage Act prevent marriage equality? -It affirmed and protected "traditional marriage." -It allowed states to refuse to recognize legal same-sex marriages performed in other states.
why is the 8th so important? because it protects the individual from excessive bail or fines, and from "cruel and unusual punishments." the law enforcement system and the judicial system would take advantage of their power.
Under Proposition 8, qualifying properties will be given a temporary reduction in their taxable value which translates into a lower property tax. A reduced or "decline-in-value" assessment (also called "Prop 8") occurs when the current market value of your property is less than the assessed value as of January 1.
Terms in this set (22) What rights does the 8th amendment protect? -cruel and unusual punishment should not be inflicted.
To protect the defendant in capital cases from excessive bail and cruel/unusual punishment or punishment that exceeds the crime.