II. Men are born free and equal in respect of their rights
III. End of all political associations is the preservation of the natural rights of man: liberty, property, security and resistance of oppression
IV. Nation is the source of all sovereignty
V. Political liberty is the power of doing whatever does not injure another
VI. Law ought to prohibit only actions hurtful to society
VII. Law is an expression of the will of the community
VIII. Punishment should be in accordance with the law
IX. All men are innocent until proven guilty
X. No man ought to be molested on account of his opinions
XI. All men are provided with freedom of speech
XII. The public force shall be instituted to protect the rights of the community
XIII. Taxes should be divided equally among all people, according to ability
XIV. Every citizen has a right to determining the necessity of public contributions
XV. Every community has a right to demand an account of all agent's conduct
XVI. Right to property is invariable and sacred
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