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The state Constitution recognizes God
Vermont is notorious as one of the most [[liberal]] states in the union. Its junior senator, [[Bernie Sanders]] describes himself as a democratic [[socialist]] and is a leading proponent of [[Obamacare]]. In 2000, the state started offering [[civil union]]s, similar to [[same sex marriage]]. On April 7, 2009, legislators overrode the governor's veto of a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Vermont.<ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/recognition-of-gay-unions-in-vermont]</ref> It is the home of [[Ben and Jerry's]] ice cream, a company given to supporting many liberal causes.
Vermont is notorious as one of the most [[liberal]] states in the union. Its junior senator, [[Bernie Sanders]] describes himself as a democratic [[socialist]] and is a leading proponent of [[Obamacare]]. In 2000, the state started offering [[civil union]]s, similar to [[same sex marriage]]. On April 7, 2009, legislators overrode the governor's veto of a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Vermont.<ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/recognition-of-gay-unions-in-vermont]</ref> It is the home of [[Ben and Jerry's]] ice cream, a company given to supporting many liberal causes.
The state Constitution of Vermont, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''. It says:
:''WHEREAS, all government ought to be instituted and supported, for the security and protection of the community, as such, and to enable the individuals who compose it, to enjoy their natural rights, and the other blessings which the Author of existence has bestowed upon man; and whenever those great ends of government are not obtained, the people have a right, by common consent, to change it, and take such measures as to them may appear necessary to promote their safety and happiness.''
==Elected Officials==
==Elected Officials==