The Third Amendment is an amendment to the United States Constitution that prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owners consent, except in times of war and in a manner prescribed by law. It was ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights. The amendment was added to the Constitution to address the colonists grievances against the British government, which had forced them to quarter soldiers in their homes. The Third Amendment is the least litigated amendment in the Bill of Rights, and the Supreme Court has never decided a case on the basis of it. However, it has some modern implications, such as suggesting the individuals right of domestic privacy and emphasizing the importance of civilian control over the armed forces.