The Delaware state constitution : a reference guide
The first state constitution drafted by a convention composed of popularly elected representatives, Delaware's state constitution is rich with history and tradition. Justice Holland provides an outstanding constitutional and historical account of the state's basic governing charter. Starting with an overview of Delaware's constitutional history, he proceeds to 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
Constitutions
xxix, 273 pages ; 25 cm.
9780313274244, 031327424X
49356041
Series Foreword / G. Alan Tarr
Foreword / E. Norman Veasey
Pt. I. The Constitutional History of Delaware
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 Constitution of 1897
Constitutional Change in the Twentieth Century
Pt. II. Delaware Constitution and Commentary
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 Health (Repealed)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