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like the federal government, each state has its own constitution outlining how the states government must operate. these constitutions also specify the roles of important state officials and describe the rights and freedoms of the people who live in that state.
below are three common parts of most state constitutions. match each excerpt from a specific state constitution to the part of the state constitution it comes from.
oregons constitution: the senators shall be elected for the term of four years, and representatives for the term of two years.
michigans constitution: no person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws; nor shall any person be denied the enjoyment of his civil or political rights or be discriminated against in the exercise thereof....
montanas constitution: we the people of montana..., desiring to improve the quality of life, equality of opportunity and to secure the blessings of liberty for this and future generations do ordain and establish this constitution.
part of state constitutions
a preamble, or introduction, that states the goals of the constitution
a description of the duties and term limits of different state officials
a list of the rights that people of that state are guaranteed
example from state constitutions
Montana's Constitution mentions "desiring to improve the quality of life...", which is a goal - setting statement. Oregon's Constitution talks about the terms of senators and representatives (officeholders' terms). Michigan's Constitution refers to rights like "enjoyment of his civil or political rights", which are guaranteed rights.
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Montana's Constitution → A preamble, or introduction, that states the goals of the constitution.
Oregon's Constitution → A description of the duties and term limits of different state officeholders.
Michigan's Constitution → A list of the rights that people of that state are guaranteed.