Section 12. Right of assembly and petition

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Right of assembly and petition

The people have a right to assemble together to consult for their common good, to instruct their representatives, and to apply to the General Assembly for redress of grievances; but secret political societies are dangerous to the liberties of a free people and shall not be tolerated.

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Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 393759

Votes Against Ratification: 251132

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

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Amendment Source: 1969 Chap 1258

Effective Date Source: 1969 Chapter 1258

Right of the people to assemble together

The people have a right to assemble together to consult for their common good, to instruct their representatives, and to apply to the legislature for redress of grievances. But secret political societies are dangerous to the liberties of a free people, and should not be tolerated.

Summary: Prohibiting secret political societies

Election Date: November 7, 1876

Votes For Ratification: 120,158

Votes Against Ratification: 106,554

Percent for Ratification: 53%

Percent Against Ratification: 47%

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Amendment Source: 1875 Constitutional Convention Chapter 1

Effective Date Source: Ordinances to Submit the Amendments to the People, Section 3 (1875)

Right of the people to assemble together

The people have a right to assemble together to consult for their common good, to instruct their representatives, and to apply to the legislature for redress of grievances.

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That the People have a right to assemble together to consult for their common good, to instruct their Representatives and to apply to the Legislature for redress of Grievances.

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