Const. Art. I, §1

Power

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This section says that all government power in Hawaii comes from the people, and the people are responsible for how that power is used. It is a basic statement of the people's authority over the government.

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The constitution, as written — Power

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

All political power of this State is inherent in the people and the responsibility for the exercise thereof rests with the people. All government is founded on this authority. [Am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978] Vol01_Ch0001-0042F Next

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

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