Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Elsie Law's Daily Dose Of The Law

A Synopsis Of The Amendments Of The U.S. Constitution: Part 2

6th Amendment: The right to a speedy trial.
7th Amendment: The right to trial by jury for civil cases.
8th Amendment: No cruel and unusual punishment, or excessive bail.
9th Amendment: Recognizes that just because a right isn't listed in the Constitution, it doesn't mean that that particular right doesn't exist.
10th Amendment: Rights not listed in the Constitution are rights that are reserved to the states, or to the people.

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