Which amendment's cruel and unusual punishment clause also applies to the states?

The clause concerning cruel and unusual punishment is found in the 8th Amendment to the United States Constitution. This amendment prohibits excessive fines, excessive bail, and cruel and unusual punishments. It originally applied only to the federal government, but through the doctrine of incorporation, it has been extended to apply to state governments as well via the 14th Amendment. This incorporation process recognizes that the 8th Amendment's protections are fundamental rights essential to the concept of ordered liberty, meaning that all states must adhere to this standard when administering justice.