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Did the state constitutions guarantee individual rights only after they were listed in the national bill of rights?
Yes. The states constitutions did guarantee individual rights only after they were listed in the national bill of rights.
What were state constitutions intended to do?
The state constitutions were intended to do what
Are state constitutions charters or straitjackets?
what are the state constitutions charters or straightjakets.
What happens if there is ever a conflict between a state law and a federal law that falls within the framework of the Constitution?
The United States Constitution always, always, always trumps any state constitutions. When there is a conflict, and that conflict comes into play in a court action, the court is bound to give force to the US Constitutional provision and invalidate the state constitutional provision.
What is the main difference between the US federal constitution and the various state constitutions?
There is one US Constitution, governing the US federal government. There are 50 different state constitutions, governing 50 different states.
True or false the early state constitutions reflected a desire for limited government and the protection of individual rights?
True
How many state constitutions has Alabama had?
Louisiana has had 11 state constitutions.
Who did the Articles confederation give almost all governing power to?
Each individual state
The power of the state to enact and enforce laws comes from which court?
In the United States that power comes from the individual state constitutions and from the United States Constitution.
Why did states create individual constitutions?
States created individual constitutions to establish their own governance frameworks and protect the rights and interests of their citizens following independence from British rule. These constitutions allowed states to address local needs and circumstances, reflecting their unique political, social, and economic contexts. Additionally, having individual constitutions helped to limit government power and ensure a system of checks and balances, fostering a sense of democracy and accountability within each state.
Discuss the importance of the articles of Confederation and state constitutions on the evolution of the American Constitution.?
The Articles of Confederation served as the first governing document of the United States, highlighting the challenges of a weak central government and the need for a stronger federal authority. State constitutions, meanwhile, introduced various principles of governance, such as separation of powers and checks and balances, which influenced the framers of the U.S. Constitution. The shortcomings of the Articles prompted the Constitutional Convention in 1787, leading to the creation of a more robust framework that addressed issues of federalism and individual rights. Thus, both the Articles and state constitutions played crucial roles in shaping the foundational principles and structure of the American Constitution.
Where do state courts get their powers?
State constitutions
