Amendment 11

Judicial Limits

The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.

Vocabulary:

• commenced - begun

• equity - the state of being equal and fair.

• judicial - having to do with the courts

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Discussion Questions:

1. Why is this amendment necessary?