
The Delaware State Constitution Is The First State Constitution Drafted By A Convention Composed Of Popularly Elected Representatives, And It Is Rich With History And Tradition. The Delaware Bill Of Rights Has Remained Almost Exactly The Same Since 1792, And It Has Enacted Specific Provisions Whereby Its Three Branches Of Government Operate Differently From The Federal System. The Delaware State Constitution Provides An Outstanding Constitutional And Historical Account Of The State's Basic Governing Charter. In It, Judge Randy Holland Begins With An Overview Of Delaware's Constitutional History. He Then Provides 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. This Second Edition Includes All Amendments To The Delaware Constitution Since 2002 And All Significant Court Decisions Interpreting Any Provision In The Delaware Constitution That Have Been Issued Since 2002. The Oxford Commentaries On The State Constitutions Of The United States Is An Important Series That Reflects A Renewed International Interest In Constitutional History And Provides Expert Insight Into Each Of The 50 State Constitutions. Each Volume In This Innovative Series Contains A Historical Overview Of The State's Constitutional Development, A Section-by-section Analysis Of Its Current Constitution, And A Comprehensive Guide To Further Research. Under The Expert Editorship Of Professor G. Alan Tarr, Director Of The Center On State Constitutional Studies At Rutgers University, This Series Essential Reference Tools For Understanding State Constitutional Law. Books In The Series Can Be Purchased Individually Or As Part Of A Complete Set, Giving Readers Unmatched Access To These Important Political Documents.
This volume investigates the historical development and legal framework of the Delaware State Constitution, examining how its unique provisions distinguish the state's governance from the federal system. Author Randy J. Holland, a former Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, utilizes his extensive judicial expertise to provide a comprehensive analysis of the state's governing charter. The text synthesizes historical context with a rigorous section-by-section breakdown of constitutional provisions, incorporating significant amendments and judicial interpretations through the early 21st century. The work serves as a primary reference for understanding the specific mechanics of Delaware's three branches of government.
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Legal scholars and practitioners frequently cite this volume as a foundational reference for understanding Delaware's specific constitutional jurisprudence. Experts highlight the text's utility for its detailed documentation of state-level legal precedents and its role within the broader Oxford Commentaries series.
Page Count:
260
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190491086
ISBN-13:
9780190491086
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