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
Clauses of original constitution[edit]
Clauses of the Bill of Rights[edit]
First Amendment[edit]
- Establishment Clause
- Free Exercise Clause
- Free Speech Clause
- Free Press Clause
- Free Assembly Clause
- Petition Clause
Fifth Amendment[edit]
- Double Jeopardy Clause
- Due Process Clause (along with the Fourteenth Amendment)
- Self-Incrimination Clause
Sixth Amendment[edit]
- Assistance of Counsel Clause
- Compulsory Process Clause
- Confrontation Clause
- Impartial Jury Clause
- Information Clause
- Public Trial Clause
- Search and Seizure Clause
- Speedy Trial Clause
- Vicinage Clause
Eighth Amendment[edit]
Clauses of the other Amendments[edit]
Fourteenth Amendment[edit]
- Citizenship Clause
- Privileges or Immunities Clause
- Due Process Clause
- Equal Protection Clause
- Enabling Clause (14th Amendment)