Article II.
Legislative Department

Section 1. Two branches

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Legislative power

The legislative power of the State shall be vested in the General Assembly, which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives.

Two branches

The legislative authority shall be vested in two distinct branches, both dependent on the people, to wit: a Senate and House of Representatives.

That the Legislative Authority shall be vested in two Distinct Branches, both dependant on the People, towit, a Senate and house of Commons.

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