The Illinois State Constitution |
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| Author:
| Lousin, Ann |
| Series title: | Oxford Commentaries on the State Constitutions of the United States Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-976692-5 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $349.95AUD $539.00 |
Book Description:
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The Illinois State Constitution traces the history of Illinois constitution from its statehood in 1818 to the adoption of the state's fourth constitution in 1970. Ann M. Lousin, who has been involved in Illinois constitutional development and government for over four decades, provides provision-by-provision commentary and analysis of the state's current constitution, covering the Preamble, the Bill of Rights, and the various articles and amendments, including a survey of case law under...
More DescriptionThe Illinois State Constitution traces the history of Illinois constitution from its statehood in 1818 to the adoption of the state's fourth constitution in 1970. Ann M. Lousin, who has been involved in Illinois constitutional development and government for over four decades, provides provision-by-provision commentary and analysis of the state's current constitution, covering the Preamble, the Bill of Rights, and the various articles and amendments, including a survey of case law under each provision.
This unparalleled commentary provides a broad understanding of state constitutional law within the context of Illinois' constitutional evolution. A bibliographic essay and list of cases offer significant sources for further study.