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West Virginia Constitution, Article II

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Article II, Article II

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All articles199 Art. I4 Art. II8 Art. III24 Art. IV12 Art. V1 Art. VI58 Art. VII19 Art. VIII16 Art. IX13 Art. X16 Art. XI12 Art. XII12 Art. XIII2 Art. XIV2

8 provisions·Filtered byArt. II✕

W. Va. Const. art. II, § 1 The State
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The territory of the following counties, formerly parts of the commonwealth of Virginia, shall constitute and form the state of West Virginia, viz:
W. Va. Const. art. II, § 2 Powers of Government in Citizens
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The powers of government reside in all the citizens of the state, and can be rightfully exercised only in accordance with their will and appointment.
W. Va. Const. art. II, § 3 Requisites of Citizenship
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All persons residing in this state, born, or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, shall be citizens of this state.
W. Va. Const. art. II, § 4 Equal Representation
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Every citizen shall be entitled to equal representation in the government, and, in all apportionments of representation, equality of numbers of those entitled thereto, shall as far as practicable, be preserved.

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W. Va. Const. art. II, § 5 Provisions Regarding Property

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No distinction shall be made between resident aliens and citizens, as to the acquisition, tenure, disposition or descent of property.

W. Va. Const. art. II, § 6 Treason, What Constitutes -- Penalty

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Treason against the state shall consist only in levying war against it, or in adhering to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court. Treason sha…

W. Va. Const. art. II, § 7 "Montani Semper Liberi" -- State Seal

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The present seal of the state, with its motto, "Montani Semper Liberi," shall be the great seal of the state of West Virginia, and shall be kept by the secretary of state, to be used by him officially, as directed by law.

W. Va. Const. art. II, § 8 Writs, Commissions, Official Bonds -- Indictments

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Writs, grants and commissions, issued under the authority of this state, shall run in the name of, and official bonds shall be made payable to the state of West Virginia. Indictments shall conclude, "Against the peace and dignity of the state."