Art. XII, § 1
Defense of state; organized militia
Duty
Military & Defense
Art. XII · Defense
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The defense and protection of the state and of the United States is an obligation of all persons within the state. The legislature shall provide for the discharge of this obligation and for the maintenance and regulation of an organized militia.
Simplified explanation
All persons within the state are obliged to defend and protect the state and the United States. The legislature must provide for discharging this obligation and for maintaining and regulating an organized militia.