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The Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the
Constitution expressed a desire in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its
powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as
extending the ground of public confidence in the Government will best ensure the
beneficent ends of its institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, two thirds of both Houses concurring that the
following Articles be proposed to the Legislatures of the several states as
Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, all or any of which articles,
when ratified by three fourths of the said Legislatures to be valid to all intents and
purposes as part of the said Constitution. viz.
Articles in addition to, and Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of
America, proposed by Congress and Ratified by the Legislatures of the several
States, pursuant to the fifth Article of the original Constitution.
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law[s] respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting
the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the
right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a
redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the
people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment III
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of
the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
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
seized.
Amendment V
No personwhite male 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 be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life
or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself,
nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private
property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment VI
In all certain 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; to be confronted with the
witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his
favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
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 reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of
the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and
unusual punishments inflicted.
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