AMENDMENT XIII Passed by Congress January 31, 1865. Ratified December 6, 1865. Note: A portion of Article IV, section 2, of the Constitution was superseded by the 13th amendment. Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XIII Section 1.
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XII
AMENDMENT XII Passed by Congress December 9, 1803. Ratified June 15, 1804. Note: A portion of Article II, section 1 of the Constitution was superseded by the 12th amendment. The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XII
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XI
Passed by Congress March 4, 1794. Ratified February 7, 1795. Note: Article III, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by amendment 11. The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XI
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment X
Amendment X The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment IX
Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment VIII
Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment VII
Amendment VII In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment VI
Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment VI
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment V
Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment V
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment IV
Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment IV
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