Ala. Const. art. I, § 35
- Constitution
- Constitution of Alabama
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
That the sole object and only legitimate end of government is to protect the citizen in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and property, and when the government assumes other functions it is usurpation and oppression.
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