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Constitutional Law • Bill of Rights
CONLAW#058
Legal Definition
The following rights have not been incorporated against the states: (1) the 3rd Amendment right to not have a soldier quartered in one's home, (2) the 5th Amendment right to grand jury indictment in criminal cases, (3) the 7th Amendment right to a jury trial in civil cases, and (4) the 8th Amendment right against excessive fines.
Plain English Explanation
The Constitution says that certain rights must be respected by every state, not just the federal government. However, there are four specific rights that haven't been made mandatory for states to follow:
(1) The 3rd Amendment right not to have soldiers stay in your home without your agreement.
(2) The 5th Amendment right to have a jury decide if there’s enough evidence to charge you with a serious crime.
(3) The 7th Amendment right to a jury when you’re in a lawsuit over money or property worth more than $20.
(4) The 8th Amendment right not to be charged unreasonable amounts as punishment or bail.
(1) The 3rd Amendment right not to have soldiers stay in your home without your agreement.
(2) The 5th Amendment right to have a jury decide if there’s enough evidence to charge you with a serious crime.
(3) The 7th Amendment right to a jury when you’re in a lawsuit over money or property worth more than $20.
(4) The 8th Amendment right not to be charged unreasonable amounts as punishment or bail.
