The Illinois State Constitution

ISBN: 9780199766925 出版年：2011 页码：308 Lousin, Ann, Professor Oxford University Press

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 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.