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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.
346 Questions
When was same-sex marriage explicitly banned in Pennsylvania?
On October 16, 1996, the state marriage law as amended to ban same-sex marriage, although it was never legal in Pennsylvania before then.
What constitutes child molesting?
The laws differ in different places, but basically it's any unwanted physical contact with a child unless clearly necessary for the child's health and safety.
Briefly trace the history of the California Constitution?
Here are 2 answers:
The California Constitution is the document that establishes and describes the duties, powers, structure and function of the government of the U.S. state of California. The original constitution, adopted in November 1849 in advance of California attaining U.S. statehood in 1850, was superseded by the current constitution, which was ratified on May 7, 1879.
The history of the constitution of CA: The original constitution, adopted in November 1849, The 1849 Constitution was signed in Colton Hall in Monterey. It has undergone numerous changes since its original drafting. Many of the signatories to the state's original 1849 constitution were themselves prominent in their own right.
How does the California Gold Rush relate to the Constitution of the US?
It only relates because CA became a state because of the gold rush. On Sept. 9th 1850 CA became part of the United States. Thus, they were under the Constitution and wrote the CA constitution based on the federal.
Which officials does the Texas Constitution specify should be elected?
The official that the Texas Constitution specified should be elected is the governor. A governor is an individual public official with the power to govern the executive branch of a non sovereign level of government.
The 1866 Texas Constitution extended to African Americans the right to?
The Texas Constitution of 1866 gave African Americans protection of personal property of African American Texan's, but it did not permit them to vote, hold public office, or serve as jurors.
Has the state constitution of Iowa been amended to prohibit same-sex marriage in that state?
No. No such amendment has been made. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Iowa beginning April 3, 2009.
What is the name of the state assemblyman or woman for California?
There are 80 assemblymen (and women) in the California legislature. Visit assembly.ca.gov to list them.
What constitutes second-degree assault in California?
what constitutes second-degree robberry in california
Is same-sex marriage legal in Lansing Michigan?
Yes. Effective June 26, 2015, same-sex marriage is legal in Lansing, Michigan.
Yes, it must be sent as registered mail with return receipt requested.
What are my constitutional rights to work and have a job in North Carolina?
There is no right to make a living, no matter what we might feel is just. There are public assistance programs which help the destitute, there are work training programs (especially for convicts) and, honestly, there is work for almost everyone in this country. What most people do not want to hear is that you might not get the pay or type of job you feel you "deserve."
not exactly because if he did it out of courteroiusy then you dont have to sign a contract.
What if Texas used a more typical state constitution?
what if Texas used a more typical state constitution.
Article VI, Clause II of the United States Constitution enumerates that it, and federal laws, and treaties are law of the land. Specifically it "bound[s]" judges to enforce United States "supremacy" and be held to it regardless of "state...law[s]...and constitution[s}...to the contrary." All American states (including Texas) and protectorates are subject to the supremacy clause. That being said all citizens and states have the right to due process and appeal of laws based on standing. States and the federal government often have to resolve this question through the courts.
Article X of the alabama constitution?
Article X of the Alabama constitution is called Exemptions. It has seven sections that list property exempt from sale for debt collection.
What was William Fews role in the Georgia state constitutional convention?
he helped it through its first obstacle which was approval by congress.
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In the 1869 constitutional political power in Texas was controlled by?
The US Army during the Post Civil War Reconstruction period. Texas returned to the Union on 30 March 1870.
What constitutes petty larceny in Georgia?
If a contractor collects money from a homeowner for construction to be done and the contractor never does even one third of the work but has collected half of the the designated money, is this grand larcency and what are the larcency statutes in the State of Georgia?
a cyclical or seasonal movement of people and livestock along routes traveled repeatedly
