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Article I Bill of Rights. Effective: 1851. The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security; but standing armies, in time of peace, are dangerous to liberty, and shall not be kept up; and the military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power.
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Dec 31, 2023 · Article I, § 4 of the Ohio Constitution provides: “The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security; but standing armies, in time of peace, are dangerous to liberty, and shall not be kept up; and the military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power.”
Universal Citation: OH Const art I § 4. §4 The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security; but standing armies, in time of peace, are dangerous to liberty, and shall not be kept up; and the military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power.
- Inalienable Rights. Effective: 1851. All men are, by nature, free and independent, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and seeking and obtaining happiness and safety.
- Right to alter, reform, or abolish government, and repeal special privileges. Effective: 1851. All political power is inherent in the people.
- Right to assemble. Effective: 1851. The people have the right to assemble together, in a peaceable manner, to consult for their common good; to instruct their representatives; and to petition the general assembly for the redress of grievances.
- Bearing arms; standing armies; military powers. Effective: 1851. The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security; but standing armies, in time of peace, are dangerous to liberty, and shall not be kept up; and the military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power.
Ohio ConstitutionArticle I - Bill of Rights. § 1 Inalienable rights. § 2 Right to alter, reform, or abolish government, and repeal special privileges. § 3 Right to assemble. § 4 Bearing arms; standing armies; military power. § 5 Trial by jury.
The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security; but standing armies, in time of peace, are dangerous to liberty, and shall not be kept up; and the military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power.
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These include the right to assemble (section 3), the right to bear arms (section 4), and protections against cruel and unusual punishment (section 9). [10] The Ohio Supreme Court holds that "the Ohio Constitution is a document of independent force," however.