The Bill of Rights Series
"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…
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The Bill of Rights Series
"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."
The Bill of Rights Series
"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
The Bill of Rights Series
The Founders identified the same structural problem with Crown-appointed judges. The mechanism is different. The incentive is not.
The Bill of Rights Series
"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 Bill of Rights Series
Thomas Jefferson connected the same principle to labor: a wise and frugal government would not "take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned."…
The Bill of Rights Series
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated…
The Bill of Rights Series
"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 …
The Bill of Rights Series
Amendment II: A Right Is Not a Privilege With Extra Steps Part 2 of a 10-part series examining the Bill of Rights — and the…
The Bill of Rights Series
Amendment I: The Government Does Not Grant Free Speech. It Can Only Take It Away. Part 1 of a 10-part series examining the Bill of…