Constitution of Virginia
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The Constitution of Virginia is the document that defines the powers of the government and the rights of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of the original thirteen states of the United States. Like all other U.S. state constitutions, it is supreme over Virginia's law and acts of government, but must be consistent with the United States Constitution and federal law.
Virginia has enacted seven constitutions during its history as a state: in 1776, 1829, 1851, 1864, 1870, 1902, and the one currently in effect, 1970.
The 1776 Constitution accuses England's King George III of establishing a "detestable and insupportable tyranny." The Bill of Rights is occupied with guarantees of rights and freedoms concerning the nature and purpose of government. The substance of the argument advanced is indebted to the contract theory of Rousseau and Locke.
The 1970 Constitution consists of twelve Articles:
- Article I - Bill of Rights
- Article II - Franchise and Officers
- Article III - Division of Powers
- Article IV - Legislature
- Article V - Executive
- Article VI - Judiciary
- Article VII - Local Government
- Article VIII - Education
- Article IX - Corporations
- Article X - Taxation and Finance
- Article XI - Conservation
- Article XII - Future changes
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