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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Constitution_of_WisconsinConstitution of Wisconsin - Wikipedia

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   The Constitution of the State of Wisconsin is the governing document of the U.S. State of Wisconsin. It establishes the structure and function of state government, describes the state boundaries, and declares the rights of state citizens.

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   Description. When voters rejected the first draft (1846) of the Wisconsin constitution, a second constitutional convention was called in 1847. This produced a less controversial document that was approved on Feb. 1, 1848, adopted by voters on March 13, 1848, and is still, with amendments, the basic law of the land in Wisconsin.<BR><BR> As soon ...

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   What is the Wisconsin State Constitution?

   • The Wisconsin State Constitution, a volume of the Oxford Commentaries on State Constitutions of the United States, is an important source for persons interested in how interpretation of the Wisconsin Constitution has evolved since statehood.

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   What is the purpose of the Wisconsin Constitution?

   • It establishes the structure and function of state government, describes the state boundaries, and declares the rights of state citizens. The Wisconsin Constitution was written at a constitutional convention held in Madison, Wisconsin, in December 1847 and approved by the citizens of Wisconsin Territory in a referendum held in March 1848.

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   What is Article 1 of the Wisconsin Constitution?

   • The first article of the Wisconsin constitution outlines the legal rights of state citizens. In addition to reaffirming the rights guaranteed in the United States Bill of Rights, Article I of the Wisconsin Constitution offers additional guarantees to its citizens.

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   How many articles are in the Wisconsin Constitution?

   • The current Wisconsin Constitution contains a brief preamble and fourteen articles detailing the state government, its powers, and its limitations. Although Wisconsin continues to use the original constitution ratified as Wisconsin achieved statehood, the current constitution is the second document to be proposed as the state constitution.

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4. guides.loc.gov › law-us-wisconsin › constitutionConstitution - Guide to Law Online: U.S. Wisconsin - Research ...

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   Apr 26, 2024 · This guide, prepared by the Law Library of Congress, includes links to free online legal resources regarding Wisconsin, focusing on its constitution; executive, legislative, and judicial branches; legal guides; and general sources.

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   Wisconsin's Constitution outlines the structure and function of state government, which is organized into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The Wisconsin Blue Book is the primary published reference about the government and politics of the state.

6. docs.legis.wisconsin.gov › constitution › wiWisconsin Legislature: Annotated Wisconsin Constitution

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   May 10, 2024 · WISCONSIN CONSTITUTION. Last Amended at the April 2024 Election. Published May 10, 2024. PREAMBLE. ARTICLE I. declaration of rights. Section. 1. Equality; inherent rights. 2. Slavery prohibited. 3. Free speech; libel. 4. Right to assemble and petition. 5. Trial by jury; verdict in civil cases. 6. Excessive bail; cruel punishments. 7.

7. wilawlibrary.gov › topics › constitutionConstitutions - Wisconsin State Law Library

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   Dec 11, 2023 · Constitutions. Wisconsin. Constitution (Revisor of Statutes Bureau) Opinions. On Point Case Summaries (WI State Public Defender) Researching the constitution offers a number of challenges and opportunities beyond those encountered in researching statutes.

8. docs.legis.wisconsin.gov › constitution › wiANNOTATED WISCONSIN CONSTITUTION

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   ART. I, §1, ANNOTATED WISCONSIN CONSTITUTION Published February 14, 2024. Wisconsin Constitution updated by the Legislative Reference Bureau. Published February 14, 2024. Click for the Coverage of Annotations for the Annotated Constitution. Report errors at 608.504.5801 or lrb.legal@legis.wisconsin.gov. 9. Judicial elections, vacancies. 10.