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Mo. Const. art. I, § 1

Source of political power — origin, basis and aim of government

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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.

History

Source: Const. of 1875, Art. II, § 1.

Provenance

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revisor.mo.gov
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2026-09-25
Edition
2026-09-25
Content hash
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