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The United States Bill of Rights.
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The Ten Original Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
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Passed by Congress September 25, 1789
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Ratified December 15, 1791
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I
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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
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or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,
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or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble,
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and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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II
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A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,
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the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
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III
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No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house,
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without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war,
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but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
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IV
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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers,
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and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated,
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and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath
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or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched,
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and the persons or things to be seized.
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V
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No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime,
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unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising
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in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service
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in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for
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the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb;
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nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself,
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nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;
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nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.
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VI
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In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a
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speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district
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wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have
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been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature
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and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him;
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to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor,
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and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
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VII
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In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed
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twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved,
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and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any court
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of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
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VIII
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Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed,
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nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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IX
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The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights,
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shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
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X
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The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution,
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nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively,
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or to the people.
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