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CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS
(as amended to 1975)
PREAMBLE
We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our
civil and religious privileges, in order to insure the full
enjoyment of our rights as American citizens, do ordain and
establish this constitution of the state of Kansas, with the
following boundaries, to wit: Beginning at a point on the
western boundary of the state of Missouri, where the thirty-
seventh parallel of north latitude crosses the same; thence
running west on said parallel to the twenty-fifth meridian
of longitude west from Washington; thence north on said
meridian to the fortieth parallel of north latitude; thence
east on said parallel to the western boundary of the state
of Missouri; thence south with the western boundary of said
state to the place of beginning.
BILL OF RIGHTS
Sec. 1. All men are possessed of equal and inalienable natural
rights, among which are life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness.
Sec. 2. All political power is inherent in the people, and all free
governments are founded on their authority, and are insti-
tuted for their equal protection and benefit. No special
privileges or immunities shall ever be granted by the legis-
lature, which may not be altered, revoked or repealed by the
same body; and this power shall be exercised by no other
tribunal or agency.
Sec. 3. The people have the right to assemble, in a peaceable man-
ner, to consult for their common good, to instruct their
representatives, and to petition the government, or any de-
partment thereof, for the redress of grievances.
Sec. 4. The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and
security; but standing armies, in time of peace, are danger-
ous to liberty, and shall not be tolerated, and the military
shall be in strict subordination to the civil power.
Sec. 5. The right of trial by jury shall be inviolate.
Sec. 6. There shall be no slavery in this state; and no involuntary
servitude, except for the punishment of crime, whereof the
party shall have been duly convicted.
Sec. 7. The right to worship God according to the dictates of con-
science shall never be infringed; nor shall any person be
compelled to attend or support any form of worship, nor
shall any control of or interference with the rights of
conscience be permitted, nor any preference be given by law
to any religious establishment or mode of worship. No
religious test or property qualification shall be required
for any office of public trust, nor for any vote at any
election, nor shall any person be incompetent to testify on
account of religious belief.
Sec. 8. The right to the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspend-
ed, unless the public safety requires it in case of invasion
or rebellion.
Sec. 9. All persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties except
for capital offenses, where proof is evident or the presump-
tion great. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor ex-
cessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment
inflicted.
Sec. 10. In all prosecutions, the accused shall be allowed to appear
and defend in person, or by counsel; to demand the nature
and cause of the accusation against him; to meet the witness
face to face; and to have compulsory process to compel the
attendance of witnesses in his behalf, and a speedy public
trial by an impartial jury of the county or district in
which the offense is alleged to have been committed. No
person shall be a witness against himself, or be twice put
in jeopardy for the same offense.
Sec. 11. The liberty of the press shall be inviolate; and all persons
may freely speak, write or publish their sentiments on all
subjects, being responsible for the abuse of such right; and
in all civil or criminal actions for libel, the truth may be
given in evidence to the jury, and if it shall appear that
the alleged libelous matter was published for justifiable
ends, the accused party shall be acquitted.
Sec. 12. No conviction within the state shall work a forfeiture of
estate.
Sec. 13. Treason shall consist only in levying war against the state,
adhering to its enemies, or giving them aid and comfort. No
person shall be convicted of treason unless on the evidence
of two witnesses to the overt act, or confession in open
court.
Sec. 14. No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any
house without the consent of the occupant, nor in time of
war, except as prescribed by law.
Sec. 15. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, and
property against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall
be inviolate, and no warrant shall issue except but on
probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, particu-
larly describing the place to be searched and the persons or
property to be seized.
Sec. 16. No person shall be imprisoned for debt, except in cases of
fraud.
Sec. 17. No distinction shall ever be made between citizens of the
state of Kansas and the citizens of other states and terri-
tories of the United States in reference to the purchase,
enjoyment or descent of property. The rights of aliens in
reference to the purchase, enjoyment or descent of property
may be regulated by law.
Sec. 18. All persons, for injuries suffered in person, reputation or
property, shall have remedy by due course of law, and jus-
tice administered without delay.
Sec. 19. No hereditary emoluments, honors, or privileges shall ever
be granted or conferred by the state.
Sec. 20. This enumeration of rights shall not be construed to impair
or deny others retained by the people; and all powers not
herein delegated remain with the people.
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