Author Description
In 'the Georgia State Constitution', Melvin Hill Jr. Offers A Detailed Description Of The Creation And Development Of Georgia's Constitution. He Explains How Political And Cultural Events, From Colonial Times, Through The Civil War, To The Present, Have Affected Georgia's Constitutional Law. Accompanying The Full Text Of The Constitution Is Hill's Rich Commentary Of The Constitutional Provisions. He Traces Their Origins And Interpretation By The Courts And Other Governmental Bodies. Previously Issued In Print: 2018. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the historical development and legal framework of the Georgia State Constitution through an analysis of its evolution from colonial origins to contemporary application. Melvin B. Hill Jr., an expert in state constitutional law, utilizes historical records and judicial interpretations to explain how political and cultural shifts have shaped the state's governing document. The text provides a comprehensive examination of the constitutional provisions, contextualizing them within the broader history of Georgia's legal and governmental institutions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A complete text of the Georgia State Constitution
- Analysis of constitutional provisions and their origins
- Historical overview of Georgia's political and cultural development
- Documentation of judicial interpretations and governmental application
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comparative analysis with other state constitutions
- Does not cover legislative history beyond the scope of constitutional development
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and legal scholars recognize this text as a foundational resource for understanding the specific mechanics of Georgia's constitutional law. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a primary reference for students and practitioners of state government.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190683511
ISBN-13:
9780190683511
History
Constitutional Law
Law
Constitutional History
Reference
Georgia
Constitutions