Difference between revisions of "Alabama Constitution"
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| − | The '''Alabama Constitution''' was adopted in 1901 and is one of the longest and most detailed constitutions in the world. It has been frequently amended to the point of even specifying the salaries of certain judges. Many amendments are specific to certain counties in [[Alabama]]. | + | The '''Alabama Constitution''' was adopted in 1901 and is one of the longest and most detailed constitutions in the world. It has been frequently amended to the point of even specifying the salaries of certain judges. Many amendments are specific to certain counties in [[Alabama]]. Much of the tax code itself is in the '''Alabama Constitution'''. The heavy centralization of the government of [[Alabama]] in its capital, Montgomery, further contributes to the length of the Constitution as local entities are without power to pass local laws customarily handled at the local level in other states. |
Its preamble states, "We the people of the State of [[Alabama]], invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty [[God]], do ordain and establish the following Constitution." | Its preamble states, "We the people of the State of [[Alabama]], invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty [[God]], do ordain and establish the following Constitution." | ||
[[Category:State Constitutions]] | [[Category:State Constitutions]] | ||
Revision as of 18:59, December 11, 2007
The Alabama Constitution was adopted in 1901 and is one of the longest and most detailed constitutions in the world. It has been frequently amended to the point of even specifying the salaries of certain judges. Many amendments are specific to certain counties in Alabama. Much of the tax code itself is in the Alabama Constitution. The heavy centralization of the government of Alabama in its capital, Montgomery, further contributes to the length of the Constitution as local entities are without power to pass local laws customarily handled at the local level in other states.
Its preamble states, "We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution."