California Constitution
Article II - Voting, Initiative and Referendum, and Recall
Section 1.

Universal Citation: CA Constitution art II § 1
SECTION 1.  

All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for their protection, security, and benefit, and they have the right to alter or reform it when the public good may require.

(Sec. 1 renumbered from Sec. 26 (of Art. 1) on June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.)

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