Part of: The Federal and State Constitutions, 7 vols. The Federal and State Constitutions, Vol. I United States-Alabama-District of Columbia
- Francis Newton Thorpe (editor)
Thorpe was commissioned by the U.S. Congress to edit a 7 volume collection of Colonial, Federal and State constitutions in 1906. The volumes are in alphabetical order, with Volume 1 dealing with Alabama through the District of Columbia.
Key Quotes
Natural Rights
Section 1. All men are by nature free and independent, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness. Sec. 12. The military shall be subordinate…