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| author | Robert Tonsing <pterodactyl@pglaf.org> | 2025-09-07 06:32:20 -0700 |
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| committer | Robert Tonsing <pterodactyl@pglaf.org> | 2025-09-07 06:32:20 -0700 |
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@@ -1,92 +0,0 @@ -*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK 2 *** - - - - -The United States Bill of Rights. - -The Ten Original Amendments to the Constitution of the United States -Passed by Congress September 25, 1789 -Ratified December 15, 1791 - - - -I - -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. - - -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. - - -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. - - -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. - - -V - -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. - - -VI - -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 defense. - - -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 re-examined in any court -of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. - - -VIII - -Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed, -nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. - - -IX - -The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, -shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. - -X - -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. - -*** END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK 2 *** - |
