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The Third Amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent in peacetime or by law in wartime. See the original text and an explanation of the amendment from Constitution Annotated.
Third Amendment. Described by some as “a preference for the Civilian over the Military,” the Third Amendment forbids the forcible housing of military personnel in a citizen’s home during peacetime and requires the process to be “prescribed by law” in times of war. This Amendment is not considered controversial and has never been ...
The Third Amendment ( Amendment III) to the United States Constitution places restrictions on the quartering (the placement and/or sheltering) of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent, forbidding the practice in peacetime. The amendment is a response to the Quartering Acts passed by the Parliament of Great Britain during the ...
Third Amendment Quartering of Soldiers. Signing Details. Passed by Congress September 25, 1789. Ratified December 15, 1791. ... Modal body text goes here. Close Save ...
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The Third Amendment limits the federal government’s ability to use private homes as lodging for soldiers. Learn about its historical background, legal interpretation, and modern applications in this overview of the U.S. Constitution.
Overview of Third Amendment, Quartering Soldiers. Historical Background on Third Amendment. Government Intrusion and Third Amendment. U.S. Constitution Annotated Toolbox
