| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 212 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
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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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-188) and index. |
| Contents |
History of the Maine constitution -- Maine constitution and commentary: Preamble -- Article I : Declaration of rights -- Article II : Electors -- Article III : Distribution of powers -- Article IV : Part first : House of Representatives -- Article IV : Part second : Senate -- Article IV : Part third : Legislative power -- Article V : Part first : Executive power -- Article V : Part second : Secretary -- Article V : Part third : Treasurer -- Article VI : Judicial power -- Article VII : Military -- Article VIII : Part first : Education -- Article VIII : Part second : Municipal home rule -- Article IX : General provisions -- Article X : Additional provisions. |
| Summary |
The Maine State Constitution traces the history of Maine's constitution from its statehood in 1820 to the present day, highlighting major trends and developments in constitutional revision and interpretation. In it, Marshall J. Tinkle summarizes the meaning of each constitutional provision in a section-by-section analysis of the constitution, outlining the intent, historical development, and interpretation of each provision. This treatment, which includes a list of cases, index, and bibliography, makes this guide indispensable for students, scholars, and practitioners of Maine's constitution. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Constitutions -- Maine.
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Constitutions. |
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Maine. |
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Constitutional law -- Maine.
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Constitutional law. |
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Constitutional history -- Maine.
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Constitutional history. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Maine.
Constitution.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Tinkle, Marshall J. Maine state constitution. 2nd ed. New York : Oxford University Press, [2013] 9780199860579 (DLC) 2012046213 (OCoLC)819105277 |
| ISBN |
9780199300648 (electronic book) |
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019930064X (electronic book) |
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1299708528 (e-book) |
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9781299708525 (e-book) |
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9780199860579 |
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0199860572 |
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