Section 244 giving free passes or discount tickets to members of legislature or officers exercising judicial functions. The alabama constitution is over 12 times as long as the typical state constitution. Section 25 right to peaceably assemble and petition for redress of grievances, etc. State debt pursuant to section 2 of the constitution of alabama of 1901, as amended by amendment 26 the constitutional budget amendment the state is prohibited from incurring debt, and the only method by which general obligation debt of the state can be incurred is by an amendment of the constitution. The alabama constitution concentrated power in the legislature. Read the fulltext online edition of constitutional development in alabama, 17981901. Effects how it came to be successors of louis artistic and intellectual freedom free press economic and social gains were protected only the wealthy were allowed to vote the constitutional charter of 1814 the charter was created by louis xviii in response to political pressures. Alabama state constitution of 1901initial constitution wikisource. The included statespecific study guide provides background material, historical notes, and other factual information. Section 24 navigable waters declared free public highways.
Apr 06, 2019 this work is in the public domain in the united states because it was published before january 1, 1925. The constitution of 1901 permits only two methods for reform. Preamble article i, constitution of the state of texas 1869 constitution of the state of texas. Journal of the alabama constitutional convention, 1901. Draft 1 bylaws of the albany historic district, decatur, al 1 version 1 71115 article i definition of the albany historic district 1. In the interim, two other states, alabama on july and georgia on july 21. Analysis of proposed statewide amendments for the november 8 general election when alabama voters go to the polls on november 8, they will be asked to consider adding 35 more amendments to the alabama constitution.
Home alabama photographs and pictures collection delegates to the alabama constitutional convention of 1901. Constitution of alabama section 1 equality and rights of men. It is frustrating because the alabama constitution does not. Welcome to your free, online resource on alabama history. Draft 1 bylaws of the albany historic district, decatur. It has been amended 27 times in the 216 years since it was ratified and now consists of approximately 7550 words. The constitution of the state of alabama was adopted in 1901. A new alabama constitution the sixth was adopted in 1901.
To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. The legislature of alabama finds that alabama is endowed with a rich diversity of natural areas having unique ecological systems, plant and animal life, geological formations, wildlife habitats, recreational values and scenic beauty. In these eightytwo years the state held six conventions, or an average of one every fourteen years. Amendment 543 ratified alabama constitution alabama law. Reforming alabama s 1901 constitution rick garlikov the birmingham news, and many other newspapers in alabama, have persistently argued for a constitutional convention to be called to replace the outdated 1901 state of alabama constitution with one more conducive to solving contemporary problems. Use this page to navigate to all sections within the alabama constitution of 1901. The constitution consists of a preamble and 15 articles. This lapbook is designed for students in grades k8, and includes both a study guide as well as lapbook pages in a single pdf download.
The constitutional charter of 1814 by milly chow on prezi. Alabama state constitution of 1901 initial constitution. Congress abolished slavery under the th amendment, granted citizenship to former slaves under the 14th amendment, and guaranteed them the right to vote with the 15th amendment. We, the people of texas, acknowledging with gratitude the grace of god, in permitting us to make a choice of our form of government, do hereby ordain and establish this constitution. As of 2006, there have been 28 amendments to the alaska constitution, which is substantially fewer than in most state constitutions. A debate in the alabama constitutional convention of 1901 by horace mann bond i a study of comparative expenditures for the white and negro school children in eleven southern states, made in 1930, shows that in no state did negroes receive the amount of money which a fair distribution would have insured.
The alabama constitution, in common with all other state constitutions, defines the standard tripartite government. Introduction the alabama constitution of 1901 was conceived with the ignoble purpose of removing africanamericans from the political process in. White supremacy, honest elections and the new constitution, one and inseparable. Constitution of the socialist party of washington, 1901 constitution of the socialist party of washington 1901 adopted by membership referendum, november 15, 1901 as published in the socialist seattle, whole no. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed the entire object, paste this html in website to link to this page, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this page, paste this html in website. Every male citizen of this state who is a citizen of the united states, and every male resident of foreign birth, who, before the ratification of this constitution, shall have. Listen to an audio version of this column jason bakers column from wednesday, alabama statewide amendment 3 could be a slippery slope, warns against the possible dangers to alabamans right to keep and bear arms due to the wording of the proposed amendment to the states constitution. Some interesting facts about alabamas constitution. A study in politics, the negro, and sectionalism 1955. It was adopted in 1901 and is the sixth constitution that the state has had. Every male citizen of this state who is a citizen of the united states, and every male resident of foreign birth, who, before the ratification of this constitution, shall have legally declared his intention to become a citizen of the united states, twentyone years old or upwards, not laboring under any of the disabilities named in this article, and possessing the qualifications required by it.
A register of the officers and students of the university of alabama, 18311901. To uphold and defend the constitution of the united states of america. The 155 delegates to the alabama constitutional convention of 1901 codified black disfranchisement and increased the political power of the state legislature at the expense of local government. That all navigable waters shall remain forever public highways, free to the citizens of the state and the united states, without tax, impost or toll. They had used various illegal tacticschiefly ballotbox stuffingto defeat fusionist coalitions of agrarians, populists, and republicans. Inside were letters urging the faithful to use their influence in the election scheduled for nov.
Montgomery, alabama, at which a provisional constitution was adopted and a provisional. The tortured history of efforts to revise the alabama constitution of 190 1 william h. Parca has compiled a summary of each of the 14 amendments that will appear on the ballot statewide. Longest constitution in the world alabamas constitution currently has 799 amendments. Constitution of 1901 was ratified in one of the most corrupt elections in alabama history. Get to know alabama with knowledge box centrals alabama state history lapbook. In the late 1890s, after overcoming serious challenges to their power, alabama democratic politicians decided to take decisive action. The rights hereby secured shall not be construed to justify acts of licentiousness injurious to morals or dangerous to the peace and safety of the state, or to. Following the civil war and black emancipation, the newly. Delegates to the alabama constitutional convention of 1901. Alabama legislative acts, journals, and constitutions. It is 12 times longer than the average state constitution, making it virtually impossible to read and get a printed copy of.
As adopted by the constitutional convention, september 3rd, 1901. Constitutional amendment election jefferson county, alabama shall the following amendment to the constitution of alabama be adopted. Courtesy of the alabama department of archives and history. This site offers articles on alabamas famous people, historic events, sports, art, literature, industry, government, plant and animal life, agriculture, recreation, and so much more. As adopted by the constitutional convention, september 3, 1901, and in effect november 28, 1901. Section 56 members of the legislature shall, in all cases, except treason, felony, violation of their oath. Constitutional convention of 1901 encyclopedia of alabama. Constitution of the socialist party of washington 1901. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. A comparison of the alabama constitution and the united sates constitution is both interesting and frustrating. Sons of the american legion preamble to the constitution proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of veterans of all wars, associate ourselves together as sons of the american legion for the following purposes.
Alabama state constitution of 1901 wikisource, the free. At 310,296 words, the document is 12 times longer than the average state constitution, 44 times longer than the u. This is findlaws hosted version of the alabama constitution of 1901. Section 177 age and citizenship qualifications of electors. Constitution of 1901 was drawn up to continue to keep taxes low and governmental services minimal. The civil war and its aftermath precipitated a series of crises which brought four conventions in fifteen years. Justia us law alabama law alabama constitution alabama constitution. Download and create your own document with alabama form a 4 41kb 1 pages for free. The constitution of the state of alabama is the basic governing document of the u. Index to the code of alabama of 1923, the constitution of 1901, the general and local acts of the legislature of 1927 electronic resource responsibility prepared by hon. Index to the code of alabama of 1923, the constitution of 1901, the general and local acts of the legislature of 1927 electronic resource. Alabama state history lapbook pdf download download. Direct, partisan, secret, free elections are provided for filling all branches. The alabama constitution is about 40 times as long as the united states constitution.
Constitution state of alabama as adopted by the constitutional convention september 3rd 1901 alabama on. But from 1819 to 1901, constitution making in alabama was a neverending process. The laws that prohibited african americans and poor whites from voting in 1901 still remain in the constitution today. Preamble article i constitution of the state of texas. Constitution of the state of mississippi to any religious sect or mode of worship. Alabama state constitution of 1901 wikisource, the free online library. Amendment 772 to the alabama constitution section 94. Preamble we, the people of the state of alabama, in order to establish justice, insure. A register of the officers and students of the university. The basic rights of alaskas citizens are established at the beginning of the alaska constitution. Browse all sections of alabama constitution of 1901 in findlaw. Constitution, except in reference to fixing the time of holding courts, unless notice of the intention to apply.
Introduction the alabama constitution of 1901 was conceived with the ignoble purpose of removing africanamericans from the political process in this state. Proposed amendment which applies statewide proposed statewide amendment number one 1 proposing an amendment to the constitution of alabama of 1901, to authorize the legislature to provide a retirement program. Index to the code of alabama of 1923, the constitution of. It is the sixth constitution that the state has had. Preamble article i constitution of the state of texas 1869. The document with 357,157 words is 12 times longer than the average state constitution and 40 times longer than the u. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. That was the slogan printed across envelopes sent out by the alabama democratic state campaign committee in the fall of 1901. An analysis of proposed statewide amendments to the. Mar 26, 2016 we, the people of the state of alabama, in order to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, invoking the favor and guidance of almighty god, do ordain and establish the following constitution and form of government for the state of alabama.
Amendment 543 ratified alabama constitution alabama. Inside were letters urging the faithful to use their influence in. A register of the officers and students of the university of alabama, 1831 1901. Constitution specifies the powers possessed by the national government, although these are very broad, and leaves all other powers to the states or to the people.
The english version of the constitution of india, the longest national constitution in the world, is about 117,369 words long, onethird the length of alabamas. Alabama state constitution of 1901initial constitution. This work is in the public domain in the united states because it was published before january 1, 1925. Delaware, february 12, 1901 after having rejected the amendment. Reforming alabamas 1901 constitution rick garlikov the birmingham news, and many other newspapers in alabama, have persistently argued for a constitutional convention to be called to replace the outdated 1901 state of alabama constitution with. The albany historic district, hereinafter referred to as albany, is an area in the city of decatur, alabama, the geographical area of which is. The alabama department of archives and history was founded in 1901 and became a model for many other states. Constitution state of alabama as adopted by the constitutional convention september 3rd 1901.
The original constitution of the united states consisted of seven articles. An analysis of proposed statewide amendments to the alabama. Acquisition, maintenance and protection of unique lands and water areas. The state shall not engage in works of internal improvement, nor lend money or its credit in aid as such, except as may be authorized by the constitution of alabama or amendments thereto. Sons of the american legion preamble to the constitution. Executive power is vested in the governor of alabama, legislative power in the alabama state legislature bicameral, composed of the alabama house of representatives and alabama senate, and judicial power in the judiciary of alabama. The english version of the constitution of india, the longest national constitution. Constitution, and is the longest and most amended constitution still operative anywhere in the world. Congress abolished slavery under the th amendment, granted citizenship to former. Commentaries on the constitution of the commonwealth of australia.
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