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Constitution of the State of Indiana Art. 1, § 1

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Section 1. WE DECLARE, That all people are created equal;  that they are endowed by their CREATOR with certain inalienable rights;  that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;  that all power is inherent in the people;  and that all free governments are, and of right ought to be, founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety, and well-being.  For the advancement of these ends, the people have, at all times, an indefeasible right to alter and reform their government.

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