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Limitations of Government

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Establishment Clause

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Prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or favoring one religion over another.

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Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause

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Prohibits cruel and unusual punishments for crimes.

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Free Exercise Clause

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Prohibits Congress from restricting the practice of one's religion.

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Equal Protection Clause

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Requires states to provide equal protection under the law to all people within their jurisdictions.

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Takings Clause

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Prohibits the government from taking private property for public use without just compensation.

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Excessive Fines Clause

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Prohibits the imposition of excessive fines and ensures that punishments are not extreme or arbitrary.

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Speech Clause

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Prohibits the government from abridging the freedom of speech.

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Search and Seizure Clause

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Restricts the government's ability to conduct searches and seizures that violate a citizen's reasonable expectation of privacy.

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Commerce Clause

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Gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.

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Supremacy Clause

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Establishes the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties as the supreme law of the land, which judges in every state are bound to follow despite state laws to the contrary.

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Privileges and Immunities Clause

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Prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner, with certain exceptions.

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Due Process Clause

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Prohibits the state and federal governments from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

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