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Establishment Clause
Prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or favoring one religion over another.
Free Exercise Clause
Prohibits Congress from restricting the practice of one's religion.
Equal Protection Clause
Requires states to provide equal protection under the law to all people within their jurisdictions.
Due Process Clause
Prohibits the state and federal governments from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
Commerce Clause
Gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.
Supremacy Clause
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.
Speech Clause
Prohibits the government from abridging the freedom of speech.
Takings Clause
Prohibits the government from taking private property for public use without just compensation.
Excessive Fines Clause
Prohibits the imposition of excessive fines and ensures that punishments are not extreme or arbitrary.
Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishments for crimes.
Search and Seizure Clause
Restricts the government's ability to conduct searches and seizures that violate a citizen's reasonable expectation of privacy.
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner, with certain exceptions.
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