This is the final in a series of essays about the U.S. Constitution. A previous essay covered the Bill of Rights - the first 10 Amendments to our Constitution. This essay provides information ...

Opinion The 11th Amendment does not affect the daily lives of most citizens. Its effect is primarily focused on state or national jurisdiction.

Amendment XI: “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 ...