“All power residing originally in, and being derived from, the people…”
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NH COMICStitution / ARTICLE 9: No Hereditary Office
“No office or place, whatsoever, in government, shall be hereditary…”
NH COMICStitution / ARTICLE 10: Right of Revolution
“The doctrine of nonresistance against arbitrary power, and oppression, is absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind.”
NH COMICStitution / ARTICLE 11: Elections
“All elections are to be free, and every inhabitant of the state of 18 years of age and upwards shall have an equal right to vote …”
NH COMICStitution / ARTICLE 12: Protection & Taxation
“Every member of the community has a right to be protected by it, in the enjoyment of his life, liberty, and property…”