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S.D. Const. art. VI, § 27
Maintenance of free government--Fundamental principles
The blessings of a free government can only be maintained by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality and virtue and by frequent recurrence to fundamental principles.
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- 2026-09-24
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- 2026-09-24
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