...possessing, and protecting property and reputation ; and of pursuing their own happiness. 2. That all power is inherent in the people ; and all free governments are founded on their authoritv, and instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness. For the advancement of these ends,...

...withdrawn."! The constitution of South Carolina, formed in 1790, says : " All power is originally vested in the people ; and all free governments are founded on their authority, and are instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness.":): The constitutions of New Hampshire and Georgia...

...withdrawn. "f The constitution of South Carolina, formed in 1790, says : " All power is originally vested in the people ; and all free governments are founded on their authority, and are instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness.":}: The constitutions of New Hampshire and Georgia...

...wholly different. Here, the great popular principle is recognized in its full force, " that all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments...founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness." It is a remarkable fact, that this was the first great truth uttered...

...Constitution of this State had not been altered or amended. ARTICLE 9. SEC. 1. All power is originally vested in the people , and all free governments are founded on their authority, and are instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness. 2. No freeman of this State shall be taken,...

...emoluments, or privileges from the community, but in consideration of public services ; and that all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and established for their benefit, and they have, at all times, an inalienable and indefeasible right to...

...acquiring, possessing, and protecting property and reputation ; and of pursuing their own happiness. 2. That all political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments arc founded on their authority, and established for their benefit; and, therefore, they have, at all...

...to dispense with the obligation of its laws. Its doctrine is the supremacy of the people, and that " all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their benefit." The legislature establishes general rules for the guidance of its citizens. It does not necessarily...

...principles of liberty and free government may be recognized and established, wo declare that — SEC. 1. All political power is inherent in the people, and all...authority, and instituted for their benefit ; and they have at all times the nnalienable right to alter, reform, or abolish their form of government...

...which fairly express the political philosophy underlying the Constitution of the United States as well, 'is inherent in the people and all free governments...founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness. For the advancement of these ends they have at all times an inalienable...