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The Third Amendment

The Third Amendment. The Amendment the Supreme Court has NEVER had to do a case on!. The Third Amendment. NNo soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. The Third Amendment.

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The Third Amendment

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  1. The Third Amendment The Amendment the Supreme Court has NEVER had to do a case on!

  2. The Third Amendment • NNo soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

  3. The Third Amendment • Prohibits government from forcing private citizens to quarter – provide room and board for – government soldiers without owner’s permission. • DOES NOT include the enemy!

  4. The Third Amendment • IF there is a war – and the government needs to quarter troops, it must do so according to legal procedures. • They need to pay rent.

  5. The Third Amendment • Hasn’t always worked that well. • Civil War • American Indian wars • People were forced to feed, keep troops, and surrender their livestock.

  6. The Third Amendment • Unlikely in the modern age we will ever be asked to keep troops on our property. • People do have the right to their privacy.

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