Constitution of the State of North Carolina and Copy of the Act of the General Assembly Entitled An Act to Amend the Constitution of the State of North Carolina

This recording presents the full text of North Carolina's state constitution as it stood in the early 1910s, paired with a contemporaneous government pamphlet that was distributed to every citizen. Listeners hear the solemn preamble that invokes divine providence and the American Union, followed by clear statements of individual rights, the source of political power, and the state's relationship to the United States. The language is formal yet surprisingly direct, offering a window into the civic ideals that guided a post‑Civil‑War southern state. It serves as a living artifact of the legal framework that shaped everyday life for generations of North Carolinians.

Following the constitutional text, the pamphlet reproduces the proposed amendments of 1913 and includes the official ballot wording that voters would have examined at the polls. Hearing these sections reveals how the state sought to modernize its government, clarify fiscal responsibilities, and reaffirm loyalty to the Union. For anyone curious about the evolution of state law or the everyday rhetoric of early‑20th‑century citizenship, this audio offers a clear and accessible guide.