All political power is inherent in the people.
The privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus, shall not be suspended unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require its suspension. No soldier shall, in time of Peace be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of War, except in the manner prescribed by law. Representation shall be apportioned according to population. No bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts shall ever be passed. Foreigners who are, or who may hereafter become Bona-fide residents of this State, shall enjoy the same rights, in respect to the possession, enjoyment and inheritance of property, as native born citizens.