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Which amendment protects United States citizens from the following scenario?

Congress wants to cut costs because of the rising budget deficit. It passes a law that requires American citizens to house U.S. soldiers in their homes during peacetime.

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3rd amendment

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
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