All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit

Conn. Const. art. first, § 2 — under DECLARATION OF RIGHTS.

Conn. Const. art. first, § 2

All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit

All political power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their benefit; and they have at all times an undeniable and indefeasible right to alter their form of government in such manner as they may think expedient.