First Amendment
Congress shall make no law 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.
Second Amendment
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.
Third Amendment
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.
Fourth Amendment
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.
Fifth Amendment
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 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.
Sixth Amendment
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;
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 defence.
Seventh Amendment
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.
Eighth Amendment
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines
imposed,
nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Nineth Amendment
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights,
shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained
by the people.
Tenth Amendment
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.
(Ratified effective December 15, 1791.)
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