| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 212 pages) |
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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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| Contents |
The history of the Maine constitution -- The 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-188) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Constitutions -- Maine
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Constitutional law -- Maine
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Constitutional history -- Maine
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LAW -- Constitutional.
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LAW -- Public.
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Constitutional history
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Constitutional law
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Constitutions
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Maine
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Maine.
Constitution.
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| ISBN |
9780199300648 |
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019930064X |
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1299708528 |
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9781299708525 |
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