The Maryland State Constitution: A Reference Guide (Reference Guides to the State Constitutions of the United States) [Hardcover]

Dan Friedman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0313320446 | ISBN-13: 978-0313320446

In its history, Maryland has had four constitutions. Each was adopted by a constitutional convention that was, at least in some regard, not permitted under the previous form of government. The first Maryland Constitution was adopted in 1776 by a self-proclaimed convention that was also the de facto government of the state. The second constitution was adopted in 1851 principally to reapportion the state legislature. In 1864, the third constitution was adopted and was concerned primarily with the issues of the Civil War—emancipation and preservation of the Union. The fourth constitution was adopted in 1867, soon after the Civil War and the changes made served largely to repudiate the 1864 constitution. The 1867 constitution continues in force but has been significantly amended particularly in response to the defeated constitutional convention of 1967. This history, along with an analysis of each provision of the Maryland Constitution are covered within.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Law librarians interviewed for this story all welcomed news about the release of Friedman's book.I think there's always a need in small state like Maryland to expand any type of legal information, anything targeted for a particular state as far as legal research, said Maryland State Law Library Director Steven P. Anderson. Retired Court of Appeals Judge Robert L. Karwacki noted the book is much needed and long overdue. He wrote the foreword to Friedman's book.While he certainly recommends the book to lawyers and judges, Karwacki also hopes it will provoke an interest in teaching the state constitution to the general public as well.I'm always a little distressed by the absence of any teaching of Maryland history in schools, private and public. I hope this would spur someone in the education system to use this as a text really of what Maryland government is about. It's quite a good example of a fine history as well as being a good legal tome, he said." -

Daily Record

Book Description

This volume provides a clear and succinct analysis of the history and interpretation of each provision of the Maryland state constitution and declaration of rights.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 428 pages
• Publisher: Praeger (November 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313320446
• ISBN-13: 978-0313320446
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,787,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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