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The primary problem when writing state constitutions was balancing the need for a strong, effective government with the desire to protect individual liberties and prevent tyranny. Many framers were concerned about the potential for excessive government power, leading them to include numerous checks and balances. Additionally, there were disagreements over representation, the rights of different social classes, and the extent of governmental authority, which complicated the drafting process. This resulted in varying approaches and compromises across different states.
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The movement to separate church and state during the writing of the new state constitutions was most successful in?
The movement to separate church and state during the writing of the new state constitutions was most successful in Virginia. Virginia was the 10th U.S. state.
Why did the state constitutions limit the power of the early state governors?
In writing state constitutions, Americans were well aware of the problems that had led to the Revolution. Colonists had been unhappy with governors appointed by the British Crown. Thus, the new constitutions minimized the powers of state governors.
What led to the people writing the state constitutions to limit the governors?
The people were led to writing state constitutions to limit the power of the governs because the governs thought that they could rule the their state they way they wanted. Also the people thought they weren't being treated right.
What is the primary sources of law?
primary sources are contemporary law are United States Constitution and state constitutions statutes, which are drafted by legislatures.
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.
How many state constitutions has Alabama had?
Louisiana has had 11 state constitutions.
What led the people writing state constitutions to limit the powers of governers?
So that one person wouldn't have such power like the king in Britain had
What provision of governing was in the individual state constitutions?
Unification of Powers was the provision of governing that was in the individual state constitutions.
Where do state courts get their powers?
State constitutions
Number of constitutions Florida has had since becoming a state?
Florida has had six different constitutions since becoming a state. There have also been several revisions and amendments with these constitutions.
Who may state constitutions limit taxes on?
Local Government =) State constitutions can limit taxes only on private purposes.
