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Proposed Constitution for Illinois outlined for ratification
The document presents a full proposed Illinois constitution, detailing state boundaries, fundamental rights, legislative structure, and executive and judicial departments. It sets terms, eligibility, apportionment rules, budget and borrowing limits, and procedures for passing laws, elections, and amendments aimed at establishing a robust bicameral legislature, strong executive, and independent judiciary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
House of Congress
General Assembly
Illinois
Supreme
Circuit Court
Secretary of State
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Executive Department
Bec
Supreme Court