Article II. Bill of Rights
Article II, Section 1. Vestment of political power
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
All political power is vested in and derived from the people; all government, of right, originates from the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 28.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
In plain English
All political power belongs to and comes from the people. Government rightly originates with the people, rests on their will alone, and exists only for the good of the whole.
Plain-English summary drafted by Christian Vote USA; editor review pending. Always read the official text above.
Bills that cite this section
No published bill analyses cite this section yet.
Learn more
- Colorado's Bill of Rights: First Principles (Your Rights and Duties in Colorado)
Constitutional analysis on this site is educational and is not legal advice.