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Read the full text of the second West Virginia constitution adopted in 1872, with amendments and preamble. Learn about the state's history, government, rights, powers, and territories.
The Constitution of the State of West Virginia [1] is the supreme law of the U.S. state of West Virginia. It expresses the rights of the state's citizens and provides the framework for the organization of law and government.
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The West Virginia constitution is the state constitution of Virginia. The current West Virginia Constitution was adopted in 1872. West Virginia has had two state constitutions.
West Virginia's Constitution. From this page, you can view and search the current version of the state constitution’s text. Tracking Constitutional Change functionality—which includes access to the full historical versions of the state’s constitution, track changes across amended provisions, historical context for major constitutional ...
The state of West Virginia is, and shall remain, one of the United States of America. The constitution of the United States of America, and the laws and treaties made in pursuance thereof, shall be the supreme law of the land.
Preamble. Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia, in and through the provisions of this Constitution, reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God and seek diligently to promote, preserve and perpetuate good government in the state of West ...
West Virginia has had two constitutions, one ratified in 1863 and a second in 1872. The 1863 constitution was drafted at a convention held in Wheeling between November 26, 1861, and February 18, 1862. The writing of a constitution was an essential step toward the creation of the new state.
