Article XII — MILITIA
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Ill. Const. art. XII, § 1 MEMBERSHIP
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The State militia consists of all able-bodied persons residing in the State except those exempted by law. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. XII, § 2 SUBORDINATION OF MILITARY POWER
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The military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. XII, § 3 ORGANIZATION, EQUIPMENT AND DISCIPLINE
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The General Assembly shall provide by law for the organization, equipment and discipline of the militia in conformity with the laws governing the armed forces of the United States. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
Ill. Const. art. XII, § 4 COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF AND OFFICERS
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[Repealed.]
Ill. Const. art. XII, § 5 PRIVILEGE FROM ARREST
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Except in cases of treason, felony or breach of peace, persons going to, returning from or on militia duty are privileged from arrest. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)