Constitution Of The State Of Illinois: Adopted In Convention May 13, 1870; Ratified By The People July 2, 1870; In Force August 8, 1870; Amended In 18 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354487910)

At the heart of 19th-century Illinois, a new constitutional order took shape, capturing a state transformed by civil war, railroads, and rapid urban growth. Adopted in 1870 and amended through 1886, the Constitution of the State of Illinois stands as a landmark historical legal document that defined state government structure, citizens rights, and obligations for generations. Every clause carries a story. Presenting the full text constitution edition, it serves as a clear state constitution reference for students and practitioners of state constitutional law, while also opening a vivid window onto post Civil War era debates over voting and representation, public power, and the balance between local and statewide authority. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today -- a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. As a primary source for researchers, it offers indispensable material for the study of 19th century Illinois, American state constitutions, and the evolution of democratic governance in the United States. For casual readers of history, legal history reference seekers, and connoisseurs of historical constitutional documents, it is both an accessible reading text and an enduring artefact of civic culture.

Author: Unknown
ISBN-10: 9354487912
ISBN-13: 9789354487910
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 03/15/2021
Pages: 54
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d