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ARTICLE VII. The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same. . Done in Convention by the Unanimous Consent of the States present the Seventeenth Day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the Twelfth. Ia Witness whereof We have hereunto subscribed our Names. Go WASHINGTON Presidt and deputy from Virginia . AMENDMENT 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 re- dress of grievances,» AMENDMENT 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 proba- ble cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the pzrsons or things to be seized. 14 15. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AMENDMENT V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or irdictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or ‘naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actudl-service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence 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; nar shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. . AMENDMENT 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 dis- trict shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be in- formed 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. AMENDMENT VII In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall ~"” the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. AMENDMENT VMI - —_—_— Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. PowiTs AND AUTHORTTIES mare on ag— & aul 5