The Virginia State Constitution (Oxford Commentaries on the State Constitutions of the United States)

Synopsis

'the Virginia State Constitution' Examines Constitutional Amendments, Court Decisions, Attorney General Opinions, And Legislative Deliberations Bearing On The Development And Interpretation Of The Virginia Constitution. It Contains A Detailed History Of The Virginia Constitution, With Particular Attention To Key Moments In The State's Constitutional Development, From The 1776 Constitution To The Current 1971 Constitution. The Book Also Includes A Provision-by-provision Commentary On The Evolution And Meaning Of Each Section Of The Virginia Constitution. The History Of The Virginia Constitution -- The Virginia Constitution And Commentary -- Article I : Bill Of Rights -- Article Ii : Franchise And Officers -- Article Iii : Division Of Powers -- Article Iv : Legislature -- Article V : Executive -- Article Vi : Judiciary -- Article Vii : Local Government -- Article Viii : Education -- Article Ix : Corporations -- Article X : Taxation And Finance -- Article Xi : Conservation -- Article Xii : Future Changes -- Schedule. John Dinan. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.