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List of clauses of the United States Constitution

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The United States Constitution and its amendments comprise hundreds of clauses which outline the functioning of the United States Federal Government, the political relationship between the states and the national government, and affect how the United States federal court system interprets the law. When a particular clause becomes an important or contentious issue of law, it is given a name for ease of reference.

Contents

First Amendment

  • Establishment Clause
  • Free Exercise Clause
  • Free Speech Clause
  • Free Press Clause
  • Free Assembly Clause
  • Petition Clause

    • Fourth Amendment

  • Search and Seizure Clause

    • Fifth Amendment

  • Double Jeopardy Clause
  • Due Process Clause (along with the Fourteenth Amendment)
  • Self-Incrimination Clause

    • Sixth Amendment

  • Assistance of Counsel Clause
  • Compulsory Process Clause
  • Confrontation Clause
  • Impartial Jury Clause
  • Information Clause
  • Public Trial Clause
  • Speedy Trial Clause
  • Vicinage Clause

    • Eighth Amendment

  • Excessive Bail Clause

    • Fourteenth Amendment

  • Citizenship Clause
  • Privileges or Immunities Clause
  • Due Process Clause
  • Equal Protection Clause

    • Recurring Clauses

  • Enforcement clause

    • References

    List of clauses of the United States Constitution Wikipedia
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