Article I of the Massachusetts State Constitution outlines the fundamental principles of government and the rights of individuals. Among the options given, the document most similar to Article I of the Massachusetts State Constitution is The Bill of Rights.
The Bill of Rights, which comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, focuses on individual liberties and protections against government overreach, similar to the themes found in Article I of the Massachusetts State Constitution. The Thirteenth and Fifteenth Amendments address specific issues related to slavery and voting rights, while the Declaration of Independence outlines the philosophical foundation for government and individual rights but does not incorporate specific legal protections in the same way as the Bill of Rights.
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