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Explain the 9th amendment.

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"The final form of the amendment ratified by the states is as follows: The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."
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The 9th amendment is simply a statement that other rights aside from those listed may exist and just because they are not listed doesn't mean they can be violated. 
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