All political power is inherent in the people.
Government is instituted for their equal benefit, security and protection. The legislature shall implement this Section by appropriate legislation. The people have the right peaceably to assemble, to consult for the common good, to instruct their representatives and to petition the government for redress of grievances. Every person shall be at liberty to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience. No person shall be com- pelled to attend, or, against his consent, to contribute to the erection or support of any place of religious worship, or to pay tithes, taxes or other rates for the support of any minister of the gospel or teacher of religion.