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Preamble · Seven Articles
Twenty-seven Amendments

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Amendment III

2 selectable clauses · PDF page 12

No 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.

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