Mo. Const. art. I, § 3
- Constitution
- Constitution of Missouri
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
That the people of this state have the inherent, sole and exclusive right to regulate the internal government and police thereof, and to alter and abolish their constitution and form of government whenever they may deem it necessary to their safety and happiness, provided such change be not repugnant to the Constitution of the United States. [Effective - 27 Feb 1945 , see footnote]
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