Illinois State Constitution
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The Constitution of the State Illinois was adopted at a special election on December 15, 1970.
The preamble is as follows:
| “ | We, the People of the State of Illinois — grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He has permitted us to enjoy and seeking His blessing upon our endeavors — in order to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the people; maintain a representative and orderly government; eliminate poverty and inequality; assure legal, social and economic justice; provide opportunity for the fullest development of the individual; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; and secure the blessings of freedom and liberty to ourselves and our posterity - do ordain and establish this Constitution for the State of Illinois. — [1] | ” |
- Illinois State Constitution on the Illinois General Assembly website.
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