Constitutional Convention & James Madison
Constitutional Convention & Thomas Jefferson & James Madison
Constitutional Convention & James Madison
Constitutional Convention & James Madison
Constitutional Convention & James Madison
Constitutional Convention & James Madison
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The 11th Amendment (Amendment XI) overruled the supreme court case Chisholm v. Georgia in which Alexander Chisholm attempted to sue the state of Georgia over payment due to him over his support in the American Revolutionary War.
Passed by Congress March 4, 1794. Ratified February 7, 1795
Note: Article III, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by amendment 11
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