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U.S. Constitution – Amendment 8 Amendment 8 – Cruel and Unusual Punishment <<Back | Table of Contents | Next>> Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Notes for this amendment: Proposed…

U.S. Constitution – Amendment 7 Amendment 7 – Trial by Jury in Civil Cases <<Back | Table of Contents | Next>> In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by…

U.S. Constitution – Amendment 6 Amendment 6 – Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses <<Back | Table of Contents | Next>> In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an…

U.S. Constitution – Amendment 5 Amendment 5 – Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings <<Back | Table of Contents | Next>> No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or…

U.S. Constitution – Amendment 4 Amendment 4 – Search and Seizure <<Back | Table of Contents | Next>> The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not…

U.S. Constitution – Amendment 3 Amendment 3 – Quartering of Soldiers <<Back | Table of Contents | Next>> No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of…

U.S. Constitution – Amendment 27 Amendment 27 – Limiting Changes to Congressional Pay <<Back | Table of Contents | Next>> No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of…

U.S. Constitution – Amendment 26 Amendment 26 – Voting Age Set to 18 Years <<Back | Table of Contents | Next>> 1. The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote…

U.S. Constitution – Amendment 25 Amendment 25 – Presidential Disability and Succession <<Back | Table of Contents | Next>> 1. In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall…

U.S. Constitution – Amendment 24 Amendment 24 – Poll Tax Barred <<Back | Table of Contents | Next>> 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President,…