The American heritage history of the Bill of Rights

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The Third Amendment

Studies the historical circumstances in the American colonies that eventually led to the drafting of the Third Amendment, which forbids the arbitrary quartering of troops in private homes.

The Seventh Amendment

1991
Studies the historical origins of the Seventh Amendment, which guarantees citizens the right of trial by jury in civil cases or those involving money and property.

The Third Amendment

1991
Studies the historical circumstances in the American colonies that eventually led to the drafting of the Third Amendment, which forbids the arbitrary quartering of troops in private homes.

The Second Amendment

1991
Traces the historical origins of provisions of the Second Amendment: the right to keep and bear arms, and the maintenance of a militia.

The Fifth Amendment

1991
Traces the history of the several clauses of the Fifth Amendment: the right to a grand jury, due process, self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and eminent domain.

The Sixth Amendment

1991
Studies the historical origins of provisions of the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees certain rights of trial to persons accused of crimes.

The Ninth Amendment

1991
Discusses the origins and provisions of the Ninth Amendment, which protects "unenumerated" rights, or rights not listed in the Constitution.
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