N.H. Const. pt. 1, art. 1
- Constitution
- Constitution of New Hampshire
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
All men are born equally free and independent; Therefore, all government of right originates from the people, is founded in consent, and instituted for the general good. June 2, 1784* *The date on which each article was proclaimed as having been adopted is given after each article. This is followed by the year in which amendments were adopted and the subject matter of all the amendments.
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