The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by citizens of another state, or by citizens or subjects of any foreign state.
A citizen in one state cannot sue another state government in federal court; can sue state government in state court
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In this video a teacher explains that the you can not sue your state unless a state official does something unconstitutional but not for money like in the year 1908 with the railroads.
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This picture shows how you cant sue another state in federal court for not liking cats.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
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In this cartoon you can see that the state officials are trying to talk the Georgians to "hand them the keys" and basically making the official decision to tear down the public schools to build Charter schools.
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This video explains the 10th Amendment and how the states have the rights that the federal government can't interfere with.
The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
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In this comic strip the officer is falsely stating to the citizen that he is not able to vote, when in fact he does according to the 9th Amendment he has other born rights "enumerated rights".
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Some people would say we should give up our rights, but in this video it shows how we shouldn't consent for those who in government in charge to take over our rights.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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In this comic strip the kid in the orange hat stole a stick of gum and is "said" by the man in the tie that that he will be facing the death penalty, but according to the 8th Amendment and the other man with the solid green tie in the second picture that is usual punishment and cruel, which in the kids case will not be inflicted.
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In this video it explains what it means by prevention of excessive bails, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
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In this cartoon the wife throws the guys pants in the ocean so he sues her for value of them of $15 but the case is dismissed because the value should exceed $20.
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In this video Michael Badnarik explains the 7th Amendment and examples of what he has experienced in the court and life.
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed; which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
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In this comic the old lady had been arrested but with the help of the 6th Amendment she has the right to
Right to speedy, public trial
Right to an impartial jury
Right to know charges against her
leading to her freedom and grocery shopping.
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In this comic strip you see that that man has been arrested. But his 6th amendment rights are violated because its been 3 weeks and he is finally told that he has a right to a lawyer, to a fair and speedy trail , impartial jury and is still in shock because none of that happened in the beginning.
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb, nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
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In this picture the "turkey" is in court facing double jeopardy and even though he isn't human this is a good example of how he can't be forced to say things that can be used against him, the government must then also follow all rules (due process).
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In this case the judge is trying to compel Zimmerman to defend himself in a way violating his 5th amendment by (cross examination) right by asking him questions after the judge said he doesn't have to answer any questions. By trying to overrule she tried to make a guilty verdict by violating his rights.
