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1 online resource (xxi, 298 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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The Oxford commentaries on the state constitutions of the United States
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Oxford commentaries on the state constitutions of the United States.
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"The Delaware state constitution is the first state constitution drafted by a convention composed of popularly elected representatives, and it is rich with history and tradition. The Delaware Bill of Rights has remained almost exactly the same since 1792, and it has enacted specific provisions whereby its three branches of government operate differently from the federal system. The Delaware State Constitution provides an outstanding constitutional and historical account of the state's basic governing charter. In it, Judge Randy Holland begins with an overview of Delaware's constitutional history. He then provides an in-depth, section-by-section analysis of the entire constitution, detailing important changes that have been made over the years. Justice Holland's learned treatment, along with the list of cases, index, and bibliography, makes this guide indispensable for students, scholars, and practitioners of Delaware's constitution. The Oxford Commentaries on the State Constitutions of the United States is 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"--Provided by publisher. |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-282) and index. |
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Introduction -- pt. 1. The history of the Delaware constitution. The Constitution of 1776 ; The Constitution of 1792 ; The Constitution of 1831 ; The Convention and failed Constitution of 1853 ; Delaware in the Middle and late nineteenth century ; The Convention and Consitution of 1897 ; Constitutional change in the twentieth century -- pt. 2. The Delaware constitution and commentary. Preamble ; Article I. Bill of rights ; Article II. Legislature ; Article III. Executive ; Article IV. Judiciary ; Article V. Elections ; Article VI. Impeachment and treason ; Article VII. Pardons ; Article VIII. Revenue and taxation ; Article IX. Corporations ; Article X. Education ; Article XI. Agriculture ; Article XII. Health (repealed) ; Article XIII. Local option ; Article XIV. Oath of office ; Article XV. Miscellaneous ; Article XVI. Amendments and conventions ; Article XVII. Continuity of governmental operations ; Schedule. |
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eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Constitutions -- Delaware.
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Constitutions. |
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Delaware. |
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Constitutional law -- Delaware.
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Constitutional law. |
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Constitutional history -- Delaware.
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Constitutional history. |
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Electronic books.
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Delaware.
Constitution (1897)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Holland, Randy J. (Randy James), 1947- Delaware state constitution 9780199779017 (DLC) 2011001721 (OCoLC)693810841 |
| ISBN |
9780199877928 (electronic book) |
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0199877920 (electronic book) |
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1306267978 (e-book) |
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9781306267977 (e-book) |
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9780199779017 |
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0199779015 |
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