Address to the People of Dakota on State Constitution
A long address from delegates of the 1886 Dakota Constitutional Convention urges adoption of the proposed constitution, highlighting guards against special legislation, school funds protection, limited public debt, selection of the seat of government, and separate votes on prohibition and minority representation. It defends statehood rights under the 1787 ordinance and federal treaties, and outlines anticipated federal land grants for internal improvements, universities, and other state institutions.
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Dakota Constitution Adopted in Delegate Convention 1885
The document records the state constitution adopted by a Dakota delegate convention held in Sioux Falls from September 8 to 25, 1885. It begins with the preamble praising Almighty God and outlining goals to form a perfect and independent government, establish justice, insure tranquility, provide for defense, promote welfare, and preserve liberty for current and future generations.
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Sioux Falls
Dakota
Boundary Description for the State of Dakota Exo
The text outlines the early boundary description of the state named Dakota Exo. It specifies starting at the Minnesota Iowa corner, tracing north to 46 degrees latitude, west to the 27th meridian, then west from the 27th meridian to the Nebraska line, east along Nebraska, north along Iowa to its northern edge, and east to the starting point.
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Division of government powers in state constitution
Article II outlines the separation of state powers into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. It sets that each branch has defined duties and authorities, creating a framework for how laws are made interpreted and enforced within the state. The text emphasizes checks and balances among branches.
Provisions for Legislative Structure and Eligibility
The text outlines a bicameral legislature with a Senate and House. It sets minimum and maximum seat counts for both chambers, biennial sessions, and eligibility rules requiring US citizenship, proper elector status, residency in the district and state, and age 25. It bans many offices from serving as legislators, with some exemptions for notaries and justices of the peace. It also bars individuals convicted of bribery or infamous crimes from holding office.
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Vast Dakota constitutional provisions overview excerpt
The text outlines broad prohibitions and executive court structure including legislature limits on local powers, executive authority, supreme and circuit courts, and districting. It defines governor and lieutenant governor eligibility, election, and duties, plus court jurisdictions, terms, and process naming the State of Dakota.
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Bill of Rights and Public Lands Provisions Text
A scanned excerpt presents sections from a Bill of Rights outlining equal rights, due process, religious liberty, trial by jury, forensics, and education funding. It also details public lands for schools, sales procedures, appraisal, and trust fund protections, with timelines and governance bodies. The text mixes constitutional guarantees with education land management rules and funding commitments.
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