The Montana state constitution / Larry M. Elison and Fritz Snyder ; foreword by Marc Racicot.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Elison, Larry M., author.

Snyder, Fritz, author.

Series:

Oxford commentaries on the state constitutions of the United States.

The Oxford commentaries on the state constitutions of the United States

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Montana. Constitution (1972).

Montana.

Constitutions--Montana.

Constitutions.

Constitutional law--Montana.

Constitutional law.

Constitutional history--Montana.

Constitutional history.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (282 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2011]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Montana State Constitution is the first reference guide to offer an in-depth analysis of the state's constitutional history. It provides the text of the constitution, its meaning, and its legal interpretations. It is an excellent research tool for those interested in Montana's constitutional history and case law, and it includes a comprehensive bibliographic essay dealing with available primary and secondary research sources.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Series Foreword

Foreword

Preface

PART ONE: The History of the Montana Constitution

PART TWO: The Montana Constitution and Commentary

Preamble

Article I: Compact with the United States

Article II: Declaration of Rights

Section 1. Popular Sovereignty

Section 2. Self-Government

Section 3. Inalienable Rights

Section 4. Individual Dignity

Section 5. Freedom of Religion

Section 6. Freedom of Assembly

Section 7. Freedom of Speech, Expression, and Press

Section 8. Right of Participation

Section 9. Right to Know

Section 10. Right of Privacy

Section 11. Searches and Seizures

Section 12. Right to Bear Arms

Section 13. Right of Suffrage

Section 14. Adult Rights

Section 15. Rights of Persons Not Adults

Section 16. The Administration of Justice

Section 17. Due Process of Law

Section 18. State Subject to Suit

Section 19. Habeas Corpus

Section 20. Initiation of Proceedings

Section 21. Bail

Section 22. Excessive Sanctions

Section 23. Detention

Section 24. Rights of the Accused

Section 25. Self-Incrimination and Double Jeopardy

Section 26. Trial by Jury

Section 27. Imprisonment for Debt

Section 28. Criminal Justice Policy-Rights of the Convicted

Section 29. Eminent Domain

Section 30. Treason and Descent of Estates

Section 31. Ex Post Facto, Obligation of Contracts, and Irrevocable Privileges

Section 32. Civilian Control of the Military

Section 33. Importation of Armed Persons

Section 34. Unenumerated Rights

Section 35. Servicemen, Servicewomen, and Veterans

Article III: General Government

Section 1. Separation of Powers

Section 2. Continuity of Government

Section 3. Oath of Office

Section 4. Initiative

Section 5. Referendum

Section 6. Elections

Section 7. Number of Electors.

Section 8. Prohibition

Section 9. Gambling

Article IV: Suffrage and Elections

Section 1. Ballot

Section 2. Qualified Elector

Section 3. Elections

Section 4. Eligibility for Public Office

Section 5. Result of Elections

Section 6. Privilege from Arrest

Section 7. Ballot Issues-Challenges-Elections

Section 8. Limitation on Terms of Office

Article V: The Legislature

Section 1. Power and Structure

Section 2. Size

Section 3. Election and Terms

Section 4. Qualifications

Section 5. Compensation

Section 6. Sessions

Section 7. Vacancies

Section 8. Immunity

Section 9. Disqualification

Section 10. Organization and Procedure

Section 11. Bills

Section 12. Local and Special Legislation

Section 13. Impeachment

Section 14. Districting and Apportionment

Article VI: The Executive

Section 1. Officer

Section 2. Election

Section 3. Qualifications

Section 4. Duties

Section 6. Vacancy in Office

Section 7. 20 Departments

Section 8. Appointing Power

Section 9. Budget and Messages

Section 10. Veto Power

Section 11. Special Session

Section 12. Pardons

Section 13. Militia

Section 14. Succession

Section 15. Information for Governor

Article VII: The Judiciary

Section 1. Judicial Power

Section 2. Supreme Court Jurisdiction

Section 3. Supreme Court Organization

Section 4. District Court Jurisdiction

Section 5. Justices of the Peace

Section 6. Judicial Districts

Section 7. Terms and Pay

Section 8. Selection

Section 9. Qualifications

Section 10. Forfeiture of Judicial Position

Section 11. Removal and Discipline

Article VIII: Revenue and Finance

Section 1. Tax Purposes

Section 2. Tax Power Inalienable

Section 3. Property Tax Administration

Section 4. Equal Valuation.

Section 5. Property Tax Exemptions

Section 6. Highway Revenue Non-Diversion

Section 7. Tax Appeals

Section 8. State Debt

Section 9. Balanced Budget

Section 10. Local Government Debt

Section 11. Use of Loan Proceeds

Section 12. Strict Accountability

Section 13. Investment of Public Funds and Public Retirement System Assets

Section 14. Prohibited Payments

Section 15. Public Retirement System Assets

Section 16. Limitation on Sales Tax or Use Tax Rates

Article IX: Environment and Natural Resources

Section 1. Protection and Improvement

Section 2. Reclamation

Section 3. Water Rights

Section 4. Cultural Resources

Section 5. Severance Tax on Coal-Trust Fund

Article X: Education and Public Lands

Section 1. Educational Goals and Duties

Section 2. Public School Fund

Section 3. Public School Fund Inviolate

Section 4. Board of Land Commissioners

Section 5. Public School Fund Revenue

Section 6. Aid Prohibited to Sectarian Schools

Section 7. Non-Discrimination in Education

Section 8. School District Trustees

Section 9. Boards of Education

Section 10. State University Funds

Section 11. Public Land Trust, Disposition

Article XI: Local Government

Section 1. Definition

Section 2. Counties

Section 3. Forms of Government

Section 4. General Powers

Section 5. Self-Government Charters

Section 6. Self-Government Powers

Section 7. Intergovernmental Cooperation

Section 8. Initiative and Referendum

Section 9. Voter Review of Local Government

Article XII: Departments and Institutions

Section 1. Agriculture

Section 2. Labor

Section 3. Institutions and Assistance

Article XIII: General Provisions

Section 1. Non-Municipal Corporations

Section 2. Consumer Counsel

Section 3. Repealed

Section 4. Code of Ethics

Section 5. Exemption Laws.

Section 6. Perpetuities

Article XIV: Constitutional Revision

Section 1. Constitutional Convention

Section 2. Initiative for Constitutional Convention

Section 3. Periodic Submission

Section 4. Call of Convention

Section 5. Convention Expenses

Section 6. Oath, Vacancies

Section 7. Convention Duties

Section 8. Amendment by Legislative Referendum

Section 9. Amendment by Initiative

Section 10. Petition Signers

Section 11. Submission

Bibliographic Essay

Table of Cases

Index

About the Author.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Contains:

Montana. Constitution (1972).

ISBN:

0-19-987780-7

OCLC:

1195444358