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Article 3
Miss. Const. art. 3
Bill of Rights
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5
Government originating in the people
6
Regulation of government; right to alter
7
Secession prohibited
8
Citizens of state
9
Subordination of military to civil power
10
Treason
11
Peaceful assemblage; right to petition government
12
Right to bear arms
12A
Right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife
13
Freedom of speech and press; libel
14
Due process
15
Slavery and involuntary servitude prohibited; punishment for crime
16
Ex post facto laws; impairment of contract
17
Taking property for public use; due compensation
17A
Taking private property by eminent domain; transfer to others prohibited for ten (10) years; exceptions
18
Freedom of religion
19
Repealed
Repealed
20
Specific term of office
21
Writ of habeas corpus
22
Double jeopardy
23
Searches and seizures
24
Open courts; remedy for injury
25
Access to courts
26
Rights of accused; state grand jury proceedings
26A
Victims’ rights; construction of provisions; legislative authority
27
Proceeding by indictment or information
28
Cruel or unusual punishment prohibited
29
Excessive bail prohibited; revocation or denial of bail
30
Imprisonment for debt
31
Trial by jury
32
Construction of enumerated rights