Constitution · Maryland

Md. Const. Decl. of Rts. art. 1

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Constitution of Maryland
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October 2026

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That all Government of right originates from the People, is founded in compact only, and instituted solely for the good of the whole; and they have, at all times, the inalienable right to alter, reform or abolish their Form of Government in such manner as they may deem expedient.

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