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4th 5th 6th 7th And 8th Amendments In Texas
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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
As a result, the Bill of Rights was drafted and ultimately added ten Amendments to the Constitution in 1791, the first eight of which specified legal protections for individuals, known to us as “constitutional rights”, that define the relationship of individuals to government.
Fifth Amendment: protects against self-testimony, being tried twice for the same crime, and the seizure of property under eminent domain. Sixth Amendment: the rights to a speedy trial, trial by jury, and to the services of a lawyer. Seventh Amendment: guarantees trial by jury in cases involving a certain dollar amount.
The Texas Constitution provides that the legislature, by a two-thirds vote of all members of each house, may propose amendments revising the constitution and that proposed amendments must then be submitted for approval to the qualified voters of the state.