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302 The Congresses of the States may make what representations they think proper against any particular Articles of the Constitution; but these cannot be taken into consideration by the General Congress before the year 1830. (Article 166).

The Congress of that year must confine itself to qualifying, (or reporting upon) those representations which it thinks ought to be submitted to the consideration of the ensuing Congress; and this report shall be communicated to the President, who shall publish and circulate it without observation. (Article 167).

The ensuing Congress, in the first year of its ordinary sessions, shall discuss the report submitted to its deliberation; and make such reforms as it deems expedient; but no change can ever be made by the same Congress which declares its expediency. (Article 168).

In addition to the rules prescribed in the preceding Articles, all the forms usually observed in the enactment of laws must be adhered to in the case of each change in, or addition to, the present act. (Article 170).

The Articles of this Constitution, which establish the liberty and independence of Mexico as a nation, its religion, and form of government, the liberty of the press, and the division of the Supreme Powers of the Federation, can never be varied. (Article 171 and last.)

Mexico, Oct. 4, 1824.