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The Preamble of the Connecticut Constitution precedes fourteen articles and serves as the opening paragraph to the constitution.
Preamble
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The People of Connecticut acknowledging with gratitude, the good providence of God, in having permitted them to enjoy a free government; do, in order more effectually to define, secure, and perpetuate the liberties, rights and privileges which they have derived from their ancestors; hereby, after a careful consideration and revision, ordain and establish the following constitution and form of civil government.
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