Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. ​ This week, we are looking at Amendment 9. What it means: The Ninth Amendment reminds us that the rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights people have. Just because a right is not specifically named does not mean it does not exist. 📜🛡️ ​ Why it matters: This amendment helps protect the idea that people have broader rights and freedoms beyond the

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language. ​ This week, we are looking at Amendment 8. What it means: The Eighth Amendment protects people from excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel or unusual punishment. It helps ensure that punishments are fair and not extreme. ⚖️🛡️ ​ Why it matters: This amendment helps protect human dignity and limits the government’s power when it comes to punishment and treatmen