Liberal Truths (cont’d):

  • That no private property shall be taken for public use, without just compensation.
  • That in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the Government and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, said district shall have been previously ascertained by law.
  • That in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation.
  • That in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be confronted with the witnesses against him.
  • That in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor.
  • That in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
  • That in suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed a reasonable amount set by law, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved,
  • That no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court except in accordance to the rules of the common law.
  • That excessive bail shall not be required.
  • That excessive fines shall not be imposed.
  • That cruel and unusual punishments shall not be inflicted.
  • That the enumeration of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage other rights retained by the people.
  • That neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.
  • That no Government deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.
  • That no Government deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
  • That the right of citizens to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of race, color, sex, or previous condition of servitude.
  • That the right of citizens to vote in any primary or other election shall not be denied or abridged by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.