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West Virginia Constitution
Adopted by Constitutional Convention April 9, 1872
Ratified by vote of the People August 22, 1872Sections
- Article I. Relations to the US Government
- Article II. The State
- Article III. Bill of Rights
- Article IV. Election & Officers
- Article V. Division of Powers
- Article VI. The Legislature
- Article VII. Executive Department
- Article VIII. Judicial Power
- Article IX. County Organization
- Article X. Taxation & Finance
- Article XI. Corporations
- Article XII. Education
- Article XIII. Land Titles
- Article XIV. Amendments
- Amendments
Article I. Relations to the US Government
Relations to the government of the United States
Internal government and police
Continuity of constitutional operation
Article II. The State
Powers of government in citizens
Treason, what constitutes - Penalty
"Montani Semper Liberi" -- State seal
Writs, commissions, official bonds -- Indictments
Article III. Bill of Rights
Magistrates servants of people
Unreasonable searches and seizures prohibited
Freedom of speech and press guaranteed
Relating to civil suits for libel
Safeguards for life, liberty and property
Military subordinate to civil power
Trials of crimes -- Provisions in interest of accused
Voluntary contemplation, meditation or prayer in schools
