Article II, Illinois Constitution

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Article II of the Illinois Constitution is entitled The Powers of the State.

Section 1

Text of Section 1:

Separation of Powers

The legislative, executive and judicial branches are separate. No branch shall exercise powers properly belonging to another.^[1]

Text of Section 2:

Powers of Government

The enumeration in this Constitution of specified powers and functions shall not be construed as a limitation of powers of state government.^[1]

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