What does a constitution do for any state????
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It sets the rules and regulations. The bill of Rights, things like that.
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Any amendment proposed and passed by the US Congress must be ratified the the state legislatures of two-thirds of the states.  Individual states cannot, however, make direct changes to the constitution.
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Basically, they just concern different things. It sets up the system of the government, the governor, legislature, etc. and also contains a lot of general laws, for instance regarding marriage, eminent domain, and such. As for the rights guranteed in the constitution, Georgia's is generally more protective, but its bill of rights really covers the same ground as the federal bill of rights.
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The Constitution gives congress the power to make laws. States can also pass laws specific to there jurisdiction as long as the state law does not violate federal law. In cases where there is no federal law, states are free to come up with their own. An example that has had a lot of attention in recent years is the legalization of marijuana. Some states have past laws to make it legal but the federal government still says its a crime to possess it. If you live in a state where marijuana has been legalized, the federal government could still arrest you for violating federal law.
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The "constitution test"????
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Ummmm....the US Constitution?
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Yes.  Every state can draw up its own laws.
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Try this site:\n\nhttp://www.usconstitution.net/\n\nIt has all kind of information on the Constitution.
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"The new constitution contains human rights provisions, although their practical effect had not come fully into play since most provisions depended on implementing still-ongoing legislative and institutional changes."\n\nFor a full breakdown, see here:  http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/060322/2006032221.html
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Under the Constitution, it has a fair amount of power, as such.   It can make war, tax the people, regulate the economy, blah, blah, blah.  Historically, though, the Federal Government has usurped enormous powers that would normally be delegated to the states.
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Here you go: \n\nhttp://www.usconstitution.net/const.html\n\nhttp://www.azleg.state.az.us/Constitution.asp\n\nNow all you have to do is read and then contrast and compare. Have fun.
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well the state is build on the constitution and has so by violated the very democratic thing that once brought forth the liberty of freedom by which we all have come from. and further more we must continue to fight for the freedom to constitutionaly solve the issues of statehood and democracy.  there that makes about as much since as the question.  Thanks for asking it was fun.
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Why is it right now.\nThe right time to change or make amendments to the constitution is when something that affects the whole nation needs to be corrected by the federal government, not the states.\nSo right now would not be any better or worse a time than any other.  Depends on what you want to do to it.
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That's a long list.... instead of giving the answers, I'll give you a link to study.....\n\nBut to answer quickly....\n\nThe constitution was put into effect in 1789, it does serve the people by making "Expo Facto" laws illegal, provide postal service to all citizens and divides power among 3 branches of government just to name a few. It was made even more powerful for the people when the bill of rights (the first 10 amendments) was passed and the amendments were ratified.
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Read the 4th, 5th, and 6th articles of the Constitution. One of them has the answer.
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Read the constitution it's explained
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It was envisioned to be a foundation of all laws.  \n\nEssentially, it gives the government specific powers and restrictions.  It delineated which branch of the government can do what.  But most importantly, it provides certain inalienable rights and freedoms for the people.  \n\nThe constitution is relatively short (compared to other countries).  That is actually by design.  The framers actually envisioned that it would change from time to time, that's why we have all these amendments.  \n\nThe constitution is also the supreme law of the land.  Any federal or state law contrary to it is invalid.  The Supreme Court gets the final say on whether any law is unconstitutional.