All political power is inherent in the people.
Government is instituted for the protection, security and benefit of the people, and they have a right to alter or reform the same whenever the public good may require. The state of North Dakota is an inseparable part of the American union and the constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be sus- pended unless, when in case of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require. All persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, unless for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the pre- sumption great. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor shall cruel or unusual punish- ments be inflicted.