State of Delaware - Constitution
Title
State of Delaware - Constitution
Description
State Motto of Delaware "Liberty and Independence."
State of Delaware Constitution of 1891 as Amended.
PREAMBLE
Through Divine goodness, all people have by nature the rights of worshiping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences, of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring and protecting reputation and property, and in general of obtaining objects suitable to their condition, without injury by one to another; and as these rights are essential to their welfare, for due exercise thereof, power is inherent in them; and therefore all just authority in the institutions of political society is derived from the people, and established with their consent, to advance their happiness; and they may for this end, as circumstances require, from time to time, alter their Constitution of government.
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The Constitution of the State of Delaware describes the three branches of government for the state (Legislature, Executive and Judiciary) and stipulations for the continuation of government operations. Also specified there are instructions for the management of elections, impeachment and treason, pardons, revenue and taxation, corporations, agriculture and education. A form is provided for an oath of office for members of the General Assembly and public officers.
State of Delaware Constitution of 1891 as Amended.
PREAMBLE
Through Divine goodness, all people have by nature the rights of worshiping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences, of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring and protecting reputation and property, and in general of obtaining objects suitable to their condition, without injury by one to another; and as these rights are essential to their welfare, for due exercise thereof, power is inherent in them; and therefore all just authority in the institutions of political society is derived from the people, and established with their consent, to advance their happiness; and they may for this end, as circumstances require, from time to time, alter their Constitution of government.
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The Constitution of the State of Delaware describes the three branches of government for the state (Legislature, Executive and Judiciary) and stipulations for the continuation of government operations. Also specified there are instructions for the management of elections, impeachment and treason, pardons, revenue and taxation, corporations, agriculture and education. A form is provided for an oath of office for members of the General Assembly and public officers.
Creator
Delaware
Date
1787
Source
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c6/Flag_of_Delaware.svg/2000px-Flag_of_Delaware.svg.png, https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/Seal_of_Delaware.svg/1200px-Seal_of_Delaware.svg.png
Relation
Second photo: Source for Heraldry: State Symbols USA is an organization dedicated to promoting appreciation and conservation of U.S. natural, historic, and cultural treasures providing information on state and national symbols and icons, cities, towns, parks, landmarks, local historic markers, and historic and iconic figures.
Rights
First photo: Source for State Constitution: Official Website of the First State
Publisher
Delaware
Contributor
Delaware
Format
Medium: State Seal
Language
English
Type
State
Identifier
State of Delaware, Delaware, States, Constitution, Oaths, Symbols, Historic
Coverage
United States
Files
Reference
Delaware, State of Delaware - Constitution, Delaware, 1787
Cite As
Delaware, “State of Delaware - Constitution,” Virtual Museum of Public Service, accessed May 8, 2024, https://vmps.omeka.net/items/show/380.