Constitution of the State of Illinois, 1818, Page 17


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Art. VII.

Sect. 1.

Whenever two thirds of the general assembly shall think it necessary to alter or amend this constitution, they shall recommend to the electors at the next election of members to the general assembly to vote for or against a c onvention; and if it shall appear that a majority of all the citizens of the state voting for representatives have voted for a convention, the general assembly shall at their next session call a convention, to consist of as many members as there may be in the general assembly; to be chosen in the same manner, at the same place and by the same electors that choose the general assembly; and which convention shall meet within three months after the said election for the purpose of revising, altering or amending this constitution.

Art. VIII.

That the general great and essential principles of liberty and free government may be recognized and unalterably established

We Declare

Sect. 1.

That all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent and indefeasible rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, and of acquiring, possessing and protecting property and reputation, and of pursuing their own happiness.

Sect. 2.

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.

Sect. 3.

That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences; that no man can of right be compelled to at-

 

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