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State
Constitution
State
Constitutions are important for a number of reasons.
First, constitutions create the structure of state government
itself. State constitutions
outline the organization of each branch, the powers and terms of various
officials. The state
constitution also set up a court system, with a state supreme court and
lower courts. State constitutions are important because they establish the
different types of local government, such as counties, townships,
districts, and municipalities. State
constitution usually define the powers and duties as well as the
organization of these local governments.
They also regulate the ways state and local governments can raise
and spend money.
Throughout
the 50 states, constitution vary widely.
At the same time, most state constitution share some basic
characteristics.
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