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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 9/25/1789 Ratified 12/15/1791 <<Back | Table of Contents | Next>> |Home| |Constitution| |FAQ| |Topics| |Forums|…

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 jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined…

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 impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which…

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 indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces,…

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 be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or…

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 war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Notes for this amendment: Proposed…

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 Representatives shall have intervened. Notes for this amendment: Proposed 9/25/1789 Ratified 5/7/1992 History Article 1,…

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 shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on…

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 become President. 2. Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President,…

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, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall…