Constitution of the State of Virginia (Classic Reprint): And the Ordinances Adopted by the Convention Which Assembled at Alexandria, on the 13th Day ... 13th Day of February, 1864 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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9781333259259: Constitution of the State of Virginia (Classic Reprint): And the Ordinances Adopted by the Convention Which Assembled at Alexandria, on the 13th Day ... 13th Day of February, 1864 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore Virginia’s 1864 Constitution and Bill of Rights
This historical edition presents the Virginia constitution as adopted in Alexandria in 1864, including the Bill of Rights, the structure of state government, and the framework for elections and public offices. It highlights how the document organizes legislative, executive, and judicial powers and outlines voter qualifications and key civic protections. The text provides a window into how Virginia redefined its government during a pivotal era, while preserving the language and provisions that shaped the state’s legal landscape.


  • Key protections and rights that anchor the state’s constitutional framework

  • How powers are divided among legislative, executive, and judicial branches

  • Rules for elections, office qualifications, and official duties

  • Provisions governing public works, taxation, and state debt



Ideal for readers of history, constitutional law, and Virginia’s civic heritage, this edition offers a clear view of a pivotal moment in the state’s governance.


This edition helps readers understand how a republic reshaped its government and laws in a defining period of American history.

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