Va. Const. art. I, § 4
- Constitution
- Constitution of Virginia
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
That no man, or set of men, is entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community, but in consideration of public services; which not being descendible, neither ought the offices of magistrate, legislator, or judge to be hereditary.
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