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6848. POWERS, Organization.—

Whenever
any form of government becomes destructive
of these ends [life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness], it is the right of the
people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute
new government, laying its foundation
on such principles, and organizing its powers
in such form, as to them shall seem most
likely to effect their safety and happiness.—
Declaration of Independence as Drawn by Jefferson.