A number of scholars have argued that the ____ Amendment's recognition of rights "retained by the people" adds support to the constitutional right of privacy.

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The 9th Amendment states that "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." This section implies that individuals have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution. Legal scholars have used this amendment to argue that the Constitution provides for a right to privacy, which may not be explicitly listed but can be inferred as a right retained by the people. Therefore, the recognition of rights retained by the people in the 9th Amendment adds support to the constitutional right of privacy.

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