Mass. Const. pt. 1, art. 8
- Constitution
- Constitution of Massachusetts
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
In order to prevent those, who are vested with authority, from becoming oppressors, the people have a right, at such periods and in such manner as they shall establish by their frame of government, to cause their public officers to return to private life; and to fill up vacant places by certain and regular elections and appointments.
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