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State Constitutions (United States)

In a State Constitution document, each US State at length and in more detail than the US Constitution describes its governmental structure, legal processes, and powers of the State over its citizens. A State's Constitution cannot violate and must generally conform to the US Constitution, and its amendments. Citizens can vote to amend State Constitutions.

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What would happen if Texas did not have a constitution?

If Texas did not have consitution it would be run by the federal government. Also Texas would have its schools and other programs also run by the federal government. The Right to secede from the United States would also not be there.

How does North Carolina preamble resemble the preamble to the US constitution?

This is the North Carolinia constitution.

We, the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for the preservation of the American Union and the existence of our civil, political and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those blessings to us and our posterity, do, for the more certain security thereof and for the better government of this State, ordain and establish this Constitution.

This is the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America. We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Who were the 2 signers of the US Constitution from Georgia?

William Few and Abraham Baldwin signed the US constitution from Georgia.

Can I sue the child support enforcement agency for violating Paragraph XXV of the Constitution of Georgia and for defamation of character?

The Georgia Constitution has 11 Articles; I didn't see a Paragraph XXV. Depending on what's in that paragraph, your chances of winning such a lawsuit are slim and none. In general, public agencies and their employees cannot be sued for doing their jobs. You would probably have to show that the agency intentionally and unlawfully deprived you of some tangible, material benefit and that you pursued and exhausted your administrative remedies before going to the courts.

What is the dependent clause in the sentence South Carolina became the eighth state when it voted for the constitution?

"When it voted for the constitution" is the dependent clause because it is unable to stand alone, unlike "South Carolina became the eight state" which can be a sentence all on it's own.

Has the state constitution of North Carolina been amended to prohibit same-sex marriage in that state?

The state constitution of North Carolina was amended on May 8, 2012 to prohibit same-sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships.

"Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State. This section does not prohibit a private party from entering into contracts with another private party; nor does this section prohibit courts from adjudicating the rights of private parties pursuant to such contracts."

That amendment has since been struck down as unconstitutional.

How was the topic of marriage treated in the California Constitution before the passage of Proposition 8?

There was no explicit regulation of marriage in the California state Constitution until November 8, 2008, when Proposition 8 was passed. The day before that, same-sex couples were marrying in California because the highest state court in California had ruled that denying marriage rights to same-sex couples violated the California constitution because it was discriminatory.

Which Texas constitution lasted the shortest amount of time?

The Texas State Constitution of 1866 lasted the shortest amount of time, at 3 years, before it was replaced by the Constitution of 1869.

What constitutes nymphomania?

Hypersexuality is extremely frequent or suddenly increased sexual urges or sexual activity. Although hypersexuality can be caused by some medical conditions or medications, in most cases the cause is unknown. Mental health problems such as borderline personality disorder can give rise to hypersexuality, and alcohol and some drugs can affect social and sexual inhibitions in some people. A number of theoretical models have been used to explain or treat hypersexuality. The most common one, especially in the popular media, is the sexual addiction approach, but sexologists have not reached any consensus. Alternative explanations for the condition include compulsive and impulsive behavioral models.

What constitutes an unreasonable search and seizure if a person has a fourth amendment waiver in California?

If the police conduct an search of a home after being met at the door and denied access, and the police do not at that time know you are on probation, the fourth amendment waiver does not apply. Police have specific procedures they must follow in a fourth amendment waiver search, and if they do not know you are on probation then by definition they cannot comply with those procedural requirements, part of which entail verifying that the location they are searching isn't under the control of a third party (e.g. another person's home).

Police have tried to justify an illegal search of a location by simply later noting that one person on the premises was subject to fourth amendment waiver. Judges have uniformly rejected this argument when it defendants challenge such searches, but often probationers are bamboozled by the D.A. into believing the police were authorized and thus don't challenge the search. If left unchallenged, judges typically let it slide.

Has the state constitution of South Carolina been amended to prohibit same-sex marriage in that state?

Yes, in November 2006. That amendment has since been struck down as unconstitutional.

The amendment used to say:

A marriage between one man and one woman is the only lawful domestic union that shall be valid or recognized in this State. This State and its political subdivisions shall not create a legal status, right, or claim respecting any other domestic union, however denominated. This State and its political subdivisions shall not recognize or give effect to a legal status, right, or claim created by another jurisdiction respecting any other domestic union, however denominated. Nothing in this section shall impair any right or benefit extended by the State or its political subdivisions other than a right or benefit arising from a domestic union that is not valid or recognized in this State. This section shall not prohibit or limit parties, other than the State or its political subdivisions, from entering into contracts or other legal instruments.

When was Texas Constitution written?

we have had many constitutions in the past but the current constitution was written in 1876

Does only the national government have the power to tax citizens?

No, every governmental entity can tax citizens. Often taxes are grouped with those of the state, county or city, so you can more easily see what you are paying for.

Is the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina still used?

No, the Fundamental Constitution of the Carolinas as abandoned in 1693 and replaced by a new form of government that took away power of the proprietors over the colonists.

Why is a person with a driver's license from New York able to legally drive in California please site the source of power in the Constitution?

There are several. First, I think, is the commerce clause in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 2, which states that Congress has the power to regulate commerce among the several states. If California had a law that forbade out-of-state drivers from entering California if the person did not have a California license, that would be a severe restriction on interstate commerce. State laws that interfere with interstate commerce are unconstitutional. See Gibbons v. Ogden. Another basis is Article 4, Section 1, which states that full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the publics acts, records and judicial proceedings of every other state. So if NY licenses a driver, California must honor it. Also, Article 4, Section 2 states that the citizens of each state shall be entitled to all priveleges and immunities of citizens in the several states. So again, if the person can drive in NY, he/she can drive in California. Anyone with a current drivers license may temporarily drive anywhere they choose within the US since the basic laws of the road are the same in each state. Individually, it is the states that govern how long you may do so. The length of time varies from state to state and can range from six months to two years. Driving is a priviledge afforded by the state, not a right and is therefore not cited in the Constitution.

Has the state constitution of South Dakota been amended to prohibit same-sex marriage in that state?

Yes, in November 2006. That amendment has since been struck down as unconstitutional. The amendment used to say:

Only marriage between a man and a woman shall be valid or recognized in South Dakota. The uniting of two or more persons in a civil union, domestic partnership, or other quasi-marital relationship shall not be valid or recognized in South Dakota.

How many hours constitutes part time work in the state of Texas?

What is the maximum number of hours you can work and still be considered a part-time employee?