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Access the full text of the Constitution of Virginia, the state's fundamental law, and other legal documents. Find helpful resources such as the Code of Virginia, the U.S. Constitution, and the Virginia Law website data.
Learn about the history and features of the state constitution of Virginia, which defines and limits the powers of the state government and the basic rights of the citizens. The constitution has been revised six times since 1776, reflecting the social and political changes in the state.
Download the Constitution of Virginia, effective July 1, 1971 with amendments to January 1, 2021. Learn about the history, revision, and interpretation of the state's fundamental law.
The web page provides the full text of the Virginia Constitution adopted in 1776, which established the powers and rights of the colonial government independent of Great Britain. It also includes the Bill of Rights, a declaration of the natural and inalienable rights of the people, and the original images of the document.
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Virginia Constitution. ARTICLE I - Bill of Rights. Section 1. Equality and rights of men. Section 2. People the source of power. Section 3. Government instituted for common benefit. Section 4. No exclusive emoluments or privileges; offices not to be hereditary. Section 5.
Learn about the history, structure and amendments of the Virginia Constitution, the fundamental document of the state government. The current constitution was adopted in 1971 and has 12 articles and a schedule.
Learn about the history and evolution of Virginia's constitutions, from the colonial charter to the current version. Compare the original and current texts, and explore the context and sources of each revision.
