State Constitution
/ˈsteɪt ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The fundamental legal document establishing the structure, powers, and duties of a U.S. state government, as well as enumerating individual rights under state law.
The State Constitution guarantees freedom of speech beyond the federal protections.
Forms
- state constitution
- state constitutions
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Commentary
The State Constitution operates as the supreme law within a state, subordinate only to the U.S. Constitution; drafters should note its pivotal role in defining state governance and rights distinct from federal provisions.
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