The Indiana State Constitution: A Reference GuideThe only book-length investigation of the Indiana Constitution, this volume provides a realistic perspective on the formation and evolutionary change of the constitution's provisions. The 1851 Constitution has developed gradually since its adoption, with a minimum of formal amendments. Relying heavily on state court decisions, this book illustrates the scattered and episodic adaptation of the constitutional language to current governmental needs. The book develops a clear outline of the current meaning of the provisions of the state's constitution and provides the historical and political context that accounts for its development. |
