Missouri Constitution
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I: Bill of Rights
Source of political power--origin, basis and aim of government:
Section 1. That all political power is vested in and derived from the people; that all government of right originates from the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.
Promotion of general welfare--natural rights of persons--equality under the law--purpose of government.
Section 2. That all constitutional government is intended to promote the general welfare of the people; that all persons have a natural right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness and the enjoyment of the gains of their own industry; that all persons are created equal and are entitled to equal rights and opportunity under the law; that to give security to these things is the principal office of government, and that when government does not confer this security, it fails in its chief design.
Powers of the people over internal affairs, constitution and form of government.
Section 3. That the people of this state have the inherent, sole and exclusive right to regulate the internal government and police thereof, 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.
II THE DISTRIBUTION OF POWERS III LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS LIMITATION OF LEGISLATIVE POWER STATE LOTTERY INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
IV EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
REVENUE HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION AGRICULTURE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INSURANCE SOCIAL SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH CONSERVATION NATURAL RESOURCES PUBLIC SAFETY LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEADS HIGHER EDUCATION NONDISCRIMINATION IN APPOINTMENTS
V JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
SCHEDULE
VI LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SPECIAL CHARTERS LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES CITY AND COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS CITY OF ST. LOUIS
VII PUBLIC OFFICERS VIII SUFFRAGE AND ELECTIONS IX EDUCATION X TAXATION XI CORPORATIONS
RAILROADS BANKS
XII AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION
SCHEDULE
XIII PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
External links
- Missouri Constitution on the Internet
- Missouri Constitution in PDF Form
- The State of Missouri Website
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