The Utah State Constitution

by White, Jean Bickmore

• ISBN13: 9780199779284
• ISBN10: 0199779287
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-04-15
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

InThe Utah State Constitution, Jean Bickmore White offers a comprehensive review of the unique historical background and the 100-year development of the Utah State Constitution. First drafted in 1896, at the beginning of Utah's statehood, the original constitution survived until the early 1970s with little change. Since that time there has been a wave of constitutional reform that has produced change in virtually every article. This reference guide shows these changes section-by-section and explores their purpose and meaning. This book will be of interest to readers seeking information about the law, politics, and history of Utah. The Oxford Commentaries on the State Constitutions of the United Statesis an important new series that reflects a renewed international interest in constitutional history and provides expert insight into each of the 50 state constitutions. Each volume in this innovative series contains a historical overview of the state's constitutional development, a section-by-section analysis of its current constitution, and a comprehensive guide to further research. Under the expert editorship of Professor G. Alan Tarr, Director of the Center on State Constitutional Studies at Rutgers University, this series provides essential reference tools for understanding state constitutional law. Books in the series can be purchased individually or as part of a complete set, giving readers unmatched access to these important political documents.

Author Biography

Jean Bickmore White (1924-2009) was Emerita Professor of Political Science at Weber State University. She was the author of Charter for Statehood: The Story of Utah's State Constitution (University of Utah Press) and several articles on Utah's Constitution, government, and politics.