Missouri Constitution

Article I. Bill Of Rights

Source of political power--origin, basis and aim of government

Promotion of general welfare--natural rights of persons--equality under the law--purpose of government

Powers of the people over internal affairs, constitution and form of government

Independence of Missouri--submission of certain amendments to Constitution of the United States

Religious freedom--liberty of conscience and belief--limitations

Practice and support of religion not compulsory--contracts therefor enforceable

Public aid for religious purposes--preferences and discriminations on religious grounds

Freedom of speech--evidence of truth in defamation actions--province of jury

Rights of peaceable assembly and petition

Due process of law

Imprisonment for debt

Habeas corpus

Ex post facto laws--impairment of contracts--irrevocable privileges

Open courts--certain remedies--justice without sale, denial or delay

Unreasonable search and seizure prohibited--contents and basis of warrants

Grand juries--composition--jurisdiction to convene--powers

Indictments and informations in criminal cases--exceptions

Rights of accused in criminal prosecutions

Depositions in felony cases

Self-incrimination and double jeopardy

Bail guaranteed--exceptions

Excessive bail and fines--cruel and unusual punishment

Right of trial by jury--qualification of jurors--two-thirds verdict

Female jurors--optional exemption

Right to keep and bear arms--exception

Subordination of military to civil power--quartering soldiers

Elections and right of suffrage

Compensation for property taken by eminent domain--condemnation juries--payment--railroad property

Acquisition of excess property by eminent domain--disposition under restrictions

Limitation on taking of private property for private use--exceptions --public use a judicial question