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Constitution of Maine
Article I
Me. Const. art. I
Declaration of Rights.
State of Maine
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Natural rights
2
Power inherent in people
3
Religious freedom; sects equal; religious tests prohibited; religious teachers
4
Freedom of speech and publication; libel; truth given in evidence; jury determines law and fact
5
Unreasonable searches prohibited
6
Rights of persons accused
6-A
Discrimination against persons prohibited
7
No person to answer to certain crimes but on indictment; exceptions; juries
8
No double jeopardy
9
Sanguinary laws, excessive bail, cruel or unusual punishments prohibited
10
Bailable offenses; habeas corpus
11
Attainder, ex post facto and contract-impairment laws prohibited
12
Treason; testimony of 2 witnesses
13
Suspension of laws
14
Corporal punishment under military law
15
Right of petition
16
To keep and bear arms
17
Standing armies
18
Quartering of soldiers on citizens
19
Right of redress for injuries
20
Trial by jury
21
Private property, when to be taken
22
Taxes
23
Title of nobility prohibited; tenure of offices
24
Other rights not impaired
25
Right to food