{"code":"CONS","codeName":"California Constitution","section":"ART II SEC 1","citation":"Cal. Const., art. II, § 1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"ARTICLE II VOTING, INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM, AND RECALL [SECTION 1. - SEC. 20.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-2"}],"history":"Sec. 1 renumbered from Sec. 26 (of Art. 1) on June 8, 1976, by Prop. 14. Res.Ch. 5, 1976.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-2/section-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}