Explore Indiana's constitutional changes from 1851 to 1916 through authentic documents and expert notes.
This volume collects amendments, resolutions, and related materials that shaped Indiana’s governing framework. It adds historical introduction and critical notes to help readers understand the context and purpose of each change.
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Excerpt from Constitution Making in Indiana, Vol. 2: A Source Book of Constitutional Documents, With Historical Introduction and Critical Notes; 1851-1916
Two hundred copies are to be furnished to the Indiana State Library and two hundred Oopies to the Historical Survey of Indiana University, for purposes of exchange with other states for similar publications. Of the appropriated to the Commission for Centennial purposes, were permitted to be used for historical publications.
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Excerpt from Constitution Making in Indiana, Vol. 2: A Source Book of Constitutional Documents, With Historical Introduction and Critical Notes; 1851-1916
As the Constitutional Convention of 1850 had consisted of 95 Democrats and only 55 Whigs, the Constitution which they framed was generally re garded as the handiwork of the Democrats. The first two General Assem blies which were elected after the adoption of the present Constitution were predominantly Democratic and, with the following exceptions, no formal attempt was made to alter or amend any of the provisions of the new instrument of government.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex history of constitutional amendment in Indiana. Through a meticulous examination of legislative records, the author reconstructs the debates and political maneuvers that shaped Indiana's legal framework. From the early days of the 1851 Constitution, the author traces the evolving landscape of suffrage rights, local legislation, and the changing role of the state government. The book highlights the crucial debates surrounding the right of suffrage for aliens and African Americans, the struggle for local autonomy, and the enduring tension between legislative power and constitutional constraints. The book reveals the dynamic interplay of political ideologies, societal anxieties, and constitutional principles as they manifested in Indiana's history. Ultimately, this insightful work provides a rich understanding of how a state grapples with its own evolving identity through the process of constitutional change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334471162_0
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