Constitution of New Hampshire

Constitution Of New Hampshire

The Constitution of the State of New Hampshire is the fundamental law of the State of New Hampshire, with which all statute laws must comply. The constitution became effective June 2, 1784, when it replaced the state's constitution of 1776.

The constitution is divided into two parts: a Bill of Rights and a Form of Government. Subsections of each part are known as articles. For example, the subsection dealing with free speech and liberty of the press is cited as "Part I, Article 22" or "Pt. I, Art. 22."

Read more about Constitution Of New Hampshire:  Part I – Bill of Rights, Part II – Form of Government, Method of Amendment, History, 1776 Constitution

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