Preamble, Missouri Constitution

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The Preamble of the Missouri Constitution is precedes 13 articles.

Preamble[edit]


	Text of Preamble: We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness, do establish this Constitution for the better government of the state.^[1]

See also[edit]

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External links[edit]

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Additional reading[edit]

Schmidt, Alex J. (2008). Our Federal Constitution, Our Missouri Constitution, New York, New York: RJS Publications

Footnotes[edit]

↑ Missouri General Assembly, "Missouri Constitution," accessed March 30, 2014

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