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| | Here are the Preambles to the 50 [[state]] constitutions, along with their dates of ratification: | | Here are the Preambles to the 50 [[state]] constitutions, along with their dates of ratification: |
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| − | * [[Alabama]] (1901): We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty [[God]], do ordain and establish the following Constitution. | + | * [[1.]] [[Alabama]] (1901): We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty [[God]], do ordain and establish the following Constitution. |
| − | * [[Alaska]] 1956. We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land. | + | * [[2.]] [[Alaska]] 1956. We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land. |
| − | * [[Arizona]] 1911. We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution... | + | * [[3.]] [[Arizona]] 1911. We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution... |
| − | * [[Arkansas]] 1874. We, the people of the State of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government... | + | * [[4.]] [[Arkansas]] 1874. We, the people of the State of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government... |
| | * [[California]] 1879. We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom. | | * [[California]] 1879. We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom. |
| | * [[Colorado]] 1876. We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe. | | * [[Colorado]] 1876. We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe. |