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what are the state constitutions charters or straightjakets.
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What is a good example of the influence of Enlightenment ideas on state constitutions?
Natural rights; most state constitutions had a bill of rights.
In comparison to the US Constitution how difficult is it to amend State constitutions?
In comparison to the United States Constitution, how difficult is it to amend State constitutions
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.
Does the state constitution have a Bill of Rights?
Most state constitutions do.
How were African American politicians serving in state governments able to make a lasting difference?
They helped write new state constitutions after the civil war
What famous document did most states use on creating constitutions?
Many of the states used their royal charters as a foundation and basis for their state constitutions
How did state constitutions lay the groundwork for the U.S. Constitution?
They didn't. The federal constitution came first and then the states. Many of the colonies had royal charters before the revolution.
What is the city's constitution called?
Cities will generally have "Charters" as opposed to actual "Constitutions" and while the base principles may be the same, there are many distinct differences such as the ease with which they can be modified, the ratification process and more.
What were state constitutions intended to do?
The state constitutions were intended to do what
Why do states create local governments?
Beacuse state constitutions give legislatures power to create local governments, which recieve charters, or grants of authority, to carry out a wide range of governmental responsibilities.
How many states did not have to draft new constitutions since they already had republician government as a part of their colonial charters?
2
How many states did not have to draft new constitutions since they already had republican governments as part of their colonial charters?
two!
How many state constitutions has Alabama had?
Louisiana has had 11 state constitutions.
When was The Velvet Touch of Los Straitjackets created?
The Velvet Touch of Los Straitjackets was created in 1999.
When was Sing Along with Los Straitjackets created?
Sing Along with Los Straitjackets was created on 2001-09-25.
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
