State Constitution, Preambles and Declarations of Rights

01. OREGON: http://bluebook.state.or.us/state/constitution/constitution.htm

Preamble to 2008 Oregon Constitution


We the people of the State of Oregon to the end that Justice be established, order maintained, and liberty perpetuated, do ordain this Constitution.—

Section 1. Natural rights inherent in people. We declare that all men, when they form a social compact are equal in right: that all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness; and they have at all times a right to alter, reform, or abolish the government in such manner as they may think proper.–

02. CALIFORNIA: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/const.html


PREAMBLE

We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our
freedom, in order to secure and perpetuate its blessings, do establish this
Constitution.

ARTICLE 1 DECLARATION OF RIGHTS


SECTION 1. All people are by nature free and independent and have
inalienable rights.
Among these are enjoying and defending life and
liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and pursuing
and obtaining safety, happiness, and privacy.

03. WASHINGTON: http://www.leg.wa.gov/lawsandagencyrules/pages/constitution.aspx

Washington State Constitution
PREAMBLE


We, the people of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this constitution.


ARTICLE I
DECLARATION OF RIGHTS



SECTION 1 POLITICAL POWER. All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and are established to protect and maintain individual rights.

04. Arizona: http://www.azleg.state.az.us/Constitution.asp

Preamble

We the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution.

2. Political power; purpose of government

Section 2. All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and are established to protect and maintain individual rights.

05. Nevada: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Const/NVConst.html

PREAMBLE.

We the people of the State of Nevada Grateful to Almighty God for our freedom in order to secure its blessings, insure domestic tranquility, and form a more perfect Government, do establish this Constitution.

Section. 1. Inalienable rights. All men are by Nature free and equal and have certain inalienable rights among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty; Acquiring, Possessing and Protecting property and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness[.]

06: Idaho: http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/IC/Title003.htm

PREAMBLE



We, the people of the state of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare do establish this Constitution.
Section 1.Inalienable rights of man. All men are by nature free and equal, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing and protecting property; pursuing happiness and securing safety.

07. Montana: http://leg.mt.gov/css/Laws%20and%20Constitution/Current%20Constitut...

PREAMBLE


We the people of Montana grateful to God for the quiet beauty of our state, the grandeur of our mountains, the vastness of our rolling plains, and desiring to improve the quality of life, equality of opportunity and to secure the blessings of liberty for this and future generations do ordain and establish this constitution.

Section 1. Popular sovereignty. All political power is vested in and derived from the people. All government of right originates with the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.

Section 2. Self-government. The people have the exclusive right of governing themselves as a free, sovereign, and independent state. They may alter or abolish the constitution and form of government whenever they deem it necessary.

Section 3. Inalienable rights. All persons are born free and have certain inalienable rights. They include the right to a clean and healthful environment and the rights of pursuing life's basic necessities, enjoying and defending their lives and liberties, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and seeking their safety, health and happiness in all lawful ways. In enjoying these rights, all persons recognize corresponding responsibilities.

08. New Mexico: http://www.sos.state.nm.us/pdf/2007nmconst.pdf

PREAMBLE

We, the people of New Mexico, grateful

to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty,

in order to secure the advantages of a

state government, do ordain and establish

this constitution.

Article II – Bill of Rights

Sec. 2. [Popular sovereignty.]

All political power is vested in and derived

from the people: all government of

right originates with the people, is founded

upon their will and is instituted solely for

their good.

Sec. 3. [Right of self-government.]

The people of the state have the sole and

exclusive right to govern themselves as a

free, sovereign and independent state.

Sec. 4. [Inherent rights.]

All persons are born equally free, and

have certain natural, inherent and inalienable

rights, among which are the rights of

enjoying and defending life and liberty, of

acquiring, possessing and protecting property,

and of seeking and obtaining safety and

happiness.

09. Utah: http://le.utah.gov/~code/const/00I00.htm

Article 0 Section 0 . Preamble.
Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we, the people of Utah, in order to secure and perpetuate the principles of free government, do ordain and establish this CONSTITUTION.

Article I, Section 1. [Inherent and inalienable rights.]
All men have the inherent and inalienable right to enjoy and defend their lives and liberties; to acquire, possess and protect property; to worship according to the dictates of their consciences; to assemble peaceably, protest against wrongs, and petition for redress of grievances; to communicate freely their thoughts and opinions, being responsible for the abuse of that right.

10. Wyoming: http://legisweb.state.wy.us/statutes/constitution.aspx?file=titles/...

TITLE 97- WYOMING CONSTITUTION

97-1-001. Power inherent in the people.

All power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness; for the advancement of these ends they have at all times an inalienable and indefeasible right to alter, reform or abolish the government in such manner as they may think proper.

11. South Dakota: http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=South_Dakota_Constituti...

Preamble

We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties, in order to form a more perfect and independent government, establish justice, insure tranquillity, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and preserve to ourselves and to our posterity the blessings of liberty, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the state of South Dakota.

Section 1:

Inherent Rights

All men are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring and protecting property and the pursuit of happiness. To secure these rights governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed [1]

12: North Dakota: http://www.legis.nd.gov/constitution/const.pdf

PREAMBLE

We, the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and

religious liberty, do ordain and establish this constitution.

ARTICLE I

DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

Section 1. All individuals are by nature equally free and independent and have certain

inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring,

possessing and protecting property and reputation; pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness;

and to keep and bear arms for the defense of their person, family, property, and the state, and for

lawful hunting, recreational, and other lawful purposes, which shall not be infringed.

13. Colorado: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_the_State_of_Colorado#...

Constitution of the State of Colorado[9]

Preamble

We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, in order to form a more independent and perfect government; establish justice; insure tranquillity; provide for the common defense; promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the "State of Colorado".

Section 1. Vestment of political power.

All political power is vested in and derived from the people; all government, of right, originates from the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.

Section 2. People may alter or abolish form of government - proviso.

The people of this state have the sole and exclusive right of governing themselves, as a free, sovereign and independent state; and to alter and abolish their constitution and form of government whenever they may deem it necessary to their safety and happiness, provided, such change be not repugnant to the constitution of the United States.

14. Texas:

CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.

PREAMBLE.


Humbly invoking the blessing of Almighty God, the people of the State of Texas do ordain and establish this Constitution.

ARTICLE I.

Bill of Rights.

That the general, great and essential principles of liberty and free government may be recognized and established, we declare:

SECTION 1. Texas is a free and independent State, subject only to the Constitution of the United States; and the maintenance of our free institutions and the perpetuity of the Union depend upon the preservation of the right of local self-government unimpaired to all the States.

SEC. 2. All political power is inherent in the people and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit. The faith of the people of Texas stands pledged to the preservation of a republican form of government, and, subject to this limitation only, they have at all times the inalienable right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think expedient

15. Oklahoma: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Constitution#Preamble

The Oklahoma Constitution Preamble reads:

Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessing of liberty; to secure just and rightful government; to promote our mutual welfare and happiness, we, the people of the State of Oklahoma, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

Section II-1: Political power - Purpose of government - Alteration or reformation.

  All political power is inherent in the people; and governmentis instituted for their protection, security, and benefit, and to
promote their general welfare; and they have the right to alter
or reform the same whenever the public good may require it:
Provided, such change be not repugnant to the Constitution of the
United States.
16. Iowa: http://www.limitedgovernment.org/publications/IAConstitution.pdf 

Preamble. WE THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE


OF IOWA, grateful to the Supreme Being for the


blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our


dependence on Him for a continuation of those


blessings, do ordain and establish a free and


independent government, by the name of the


State of Iowa, the boundaries whereof shall be


as follows:





ARTICLE I.


BILL OF RIGHTS


Rights of persons.
Sec. 1. All men and women


are, by nature, free and equal, and have certain


inalienable rights - among which are those of


enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring,


possessing and protecting property, and


pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.


Amended 1998, Amendment [45].





Political power.
Sec. 2. All political power is


inherent in the people. Government is instituted


for the protection, security, and benefit of the


people, and they have the right, at all times, to


alter or reform the same, whenever the public


good may require it.




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