N.C. Const. art. I, § 1
- Constitution
- Constitution of North Carolina
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The equality and rights of persons. We hold it to be self-evident that all persons are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, the enjoyment of the fruits of their own labor, and the pursuit of happiness.
The text is copied from the official source: www.ncleg.gov. This is the stored text for research. It is not legal advice; check the official source before you rely on it.