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Delegation and Distribution of Powers, Vermont Constitution
| Vermont Constitution |
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| Chapter I |
| Chapter II: |
| Powers |
| Legislative |
| Executive |
| Judiciary |
| Voter Qualifications |
| Elections |
| Oath |
| Impeachment |
| Militia |
| Provisions |
| Amending |
| Schedule |
Section 1
| Text of Section 1:
Governing Power The Commonwealth or State of Vermont shall be governed by a Governor (or Lieutenant-Governor), a Senate and a House of Representatives in manner and form following: |
Section 2
| Text of Section 2:
Supreme Legislative Power The Supreme Legislative power shall be exercised by a Senate and a House of Representatives. |
Section 3
| Text of Section 3:
Supreme Executive Power The Supreme Executive power shall be exercised by a Governor, or in the Governor's absence, a Lieutenant-Governor. |
Section 4
| Text of Section 4:
Judiciary The judicial power of the State shall be vested in a unified judicial system which shall be composed of a Supreme Court, a Superior Court, and such other subordinate courts as the General Assembly may from time to time ordain and establish. |
Section 5
| Text of Section 5:
Departments to Be Distinct The Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary departments, shall be separate and distinct, so that neither exercise the powers properly belonging to the others. |
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