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W. Va. Const. art. III, § 20
Preservation of Free Government
Free government and the blessings of liberty can be preserved to any people only by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality and virtue, and by a frequent recurrence to fundamental principles.
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- code.wvlegislature.gov
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- 2026-09-24
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- 2026-09-24
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