Constitution of Illinois

The Constitution of the State of Illinois is the constitution of the state of Illinois. There have been four Illinois Constitutions, with the fourth version becoming official in 1970. Before, the constitution was changed in 1848 and 1870.[1]

Preamble

The 1970 Constitution has a preamble and 14 articles. The current preamble says:

We, the People of the State of Illinois—grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He has permitted us to enjoy and seeking His blessing upon our endeavors—in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the people; maintain a representative and orderly government; eliminate poverty and inequality; assure legal, social and economic justice; provide opportunity for the fullest development of the individual; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; and secure the blessings of freedom and liberty to ourselves and our posterity—do ordain and establish this Constitution for the State of Illinois.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Lusk, David W. Politics and Politicians: A Succinct History of the Politics of Illinois (Google Books), H. W. Rokker: 1884, pp. 326–328, and p. 142. Retrieved 18 September 2007.
  2. ↑ "Constitution of the State of Illinois Preamble". Retrieved 2007-06-18.
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