Oregon State Constitution

Even more important and pertinent to every day life than the federal Constitution is each individual state constitution (or hey, in the case of Washington state, both of their constitutions ?). I live in Oregon, so in an attempt to educate both myself and the voting public I will begin posting daily excerpts from the Oregon State Constitution. If you aren't an Oregon resident, I encourage you to study your own state's constitution. Most (if not all) states have their constitutions online.  


I plan to do this in order, so here is Article I, Section I of the Oregon State Constitution: 

      Section 1. Natural rights inherent in people. We declare that all men, when they form a social compact are equal in right: that all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety, and happiness; and they have at all times a right to alter, reform, or abolish the government in such manner as they may think proper. —

Read the Oregon State Constitution here