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Md. Const. Decl. of Rts.
Declaration of Rights
State of Maryland
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Preamble
1
Government originating from the people; right to alter, reform, or abolish
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United States constitution; laws and treaties supreme law of State
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Reservation of powers
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Regulation of internal government exclusive right of people of State
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Application of common law and statutes of England; trial by jury
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Public trustees; right of people to reform old or establish new government
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Free and frequent elections; right of suffrage
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Separation of powers
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Power of suspension or execution of laws
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Freedom of speech and debate and legislative proceedings
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Place of meeting of legislature
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Frequent convening of legislature
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Redress of grievances by petition to legislature
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Consent of legislature needed for levy of tax
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Prohibition against poll taxes and assessment of paupers; tax uniformity
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Avoidance of sanguinary laws; cruel and unusual punishment
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Ex post facto laws; retrospective oaths
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Attainder
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Relief for injury to person or property
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Place of trial
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Right of accused; indictment; counsel; witnesses; speedy trial; jury
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Self-incrimination
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Trial by jury
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Due process
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Excessive bail and fines; cruel or unusual punishment
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Warrants for search and seizure
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Corruption of blood
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Regulation of militia
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Legislative consent to raise or keep up standing armies
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Control of military by civil power
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Quartering of troops
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Persons subject to martial law
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Judges; removal; holding other office, receiving fees or perquisites
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Rotation of executive officials
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Holding multiple offices; presents to persons in public trust
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Freedom of religion
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Religious tests to qualify for office; oath of office
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Repealed by Acts 1977, c. 681, ratified Nov. 7, 1978
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Administration of oath or affirmation
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Freedom of speech and press
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Monopolies prohibited
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Titles of nobility or hereditary honors
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Encouragement by legislature of general melioration of condition of people; assessment of farm or agricultural land
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War time application of Constitutions
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Reservation of rights
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Equality of rights not denied on basis of sex
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Crime Victims' Rights
48
Reproductive freedom