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§ 2 — Supreme sovereignty in the people

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§ 2. Supreme sovereignty in the people. No authority can, on any\npretence whatsoever, be exercised over the citizens of this state, but\nsuch as is or shall be derived from and granted by the people of this\nstate.\n

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