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ARTICLE-I     [go to this ARTICLE]
... To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water; ...
... To make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces; ...


ARTICLE-VI     [go to this ARTICLE]
... This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding. ...


AMENDMENT-V     [go to this AMENDMENT]
... No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. ...