Section 25. Reservation of powers in people

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Reservation of powers in people

To guard against transgressions of the high powers which we have delegated, we declare that everything in this article is excepted out of the general powers of government and shall forever remain inviolate.

Summary: Bars discrimination against civil rights; provides modern language prohibiting special criminal tribunals; repeals obsolete language

Election Date: May 16, 1967

Votes For Ratification: 1232575

Votes Against Ratification: 638365

Percent for Ratification: 66%

Percent Against Ratification: 34%

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Everything in this Article excepted from the powers of government

To guard against the transgressions of the high powers which we have delegated, we declare that everything in this article is excepted out of the general powers of government and shall forever remain inviolate.

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Exception from the general powers of government

To guard against the transgressions of the high powers which we have delegated, We Declare, That everything in this article is excepted out of the general powers of government, and shall forever remain inviolate.

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