Paul Zdanowicz

33%
Flag icon
Madison then protected against the quartering of soldiers in any house without the consent of the owner; against double jeopardy; against being compelled to be a witness against oneself; against any deprivation “of life, liberty, or property without due process of law”; and against anyone being “obliged to relinquish his property, where it may be necessary for public use, without a just compensation.” There would be no excessive bail, excessive fines, “nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”
The Three Lives of James Madison: Genius, Partisan, President
Rate this book
Clear rating
Open Preview