The Idaho State Constitution

by Crowley, Donald; Heffron, Florence; Idaho

• ISBN13: 9780313276019
• ISBN10: 0313276013
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1994-02-28
• Publisher: Greenwood Pub Group

Summary

This reference guide is the first to provide a short history of Idaho's constitution, the full text of the current constitution, and a clear and concise analysis of the document article-by-article. Donald Crowley and Florence Heffron describe the colorful development of the constitution over the last 101 years and how it has reflected concerns about Mormons, Chinese, and Indian inhabitants and powerful economic, social, and political forces. Since 1889, the 109 amendments have democratized the political systems and given people rights to participate more actively in the state's governance. A bibliographical essay, table of cases, and general index contribute to the usefulness of this valuable inter-disciplinary guide for lawyers, historians, political scientists, and interested citizens.

Table of Contents

The Constitutional History of Idaho

Idaho Constitution and Commentary

Preamble

Article I: Declaration of Rights

Article II: Distribution of Powers

Article III: Legislative Department

Article IV: Executive Department

Article V: Judicial Department

Article VI: Suffrage and Elections

Article VII: Finance and Revenue

Article VIII: Public Indebtedness and Subsidies

Article IX: Education and School Lands

Article X: Public Institutions

Article XI: Corporations, Public and Private

Article XII: Corporations, Municipal

Article XIII: Immigration and Labor

Article XIV: Militia

Article XV: Water Rights

Article XVI: Livestock

Article XVII: State Boundaries

Article XVIII: County Organization

Article XIX: Apportionment

Article XX: Amendments

Article XXI: Schedule and Ordinance

References

Bibliographic Essay

Table of Cases

Index