State Constitution Essay
Montana, the 41st state, began with a territorial government. In 1998 Montana then changed to a federal system, meaning it developed district courts and a supreme court for the territory. The original constitution for the state of Montana was written in 1889. This system failed due to the costs and lack of efficiency. The purpose at this time was to halt the corporation that had taken hold due to the politicians taking funds from the public treasuries. The delegates who originally wrote the constitution believed the documents would serve as a very solid legal foundation for a new democracy, or commonwealth. It’s main purpose when written was to facilitate a means for economic development and also to address and handle the problems and pitfalls associated with taxation of mines. (Roeder, 1972)
Until the reorganization and constitutional reform in the early 1970’s the legislative branch grew large and was of control. The citizens of Montana, none of which held public positions, drafted a “model document” and the new constitution was ratified in 1972 by the people. Prior to this time very few amendments were ratified to …show more content…
In Article II Section 12, the right to bear arms is clearly stated. “The right of any person to keep or bear arms in defense of his own home, person, and property, or in aid of the civil power when thereto legally summoned, shall not be called in question.” Also, it is included and is an Inalienable right, which means it cannot be given or taken away, granted to all persons defending their lives and protecting property and seeking their safety in lawful ways. Montana’s citizens can purchase firearms and have as many firearms as they choose. I have personally met many people in Montana that are gun owners, and quite a few of them have over 2 dozen different type of firearms in their
Montana, the 41st state, began with a territorial government. In 1998 Montana then changed to a federal system, meaning it developed district courts and a supreme court for the territory. The original constitution for the state of Montana was written in 1889. This system failed due to the costs and lack of efficiency. The purpose at this time was to halt the corporation that had taken hold due to the politicians taking funds from the public treasuries. The delegates who originally wrote the constitution believed the documents would serve as a very solid legal foundation for a new democracy, or commonwealth. It’s main purpose when written was to facilitate a means for economic development and also to address and handle the problems and pitfalls associated with taxation of mines. (Roeder, 1972)
Until the reorganization and constitutional reform in the early 1970’s the legislative branch grew large and was of control. The citizens of Montana, none of which held public positions, drafted a “model document” and the new constitution was ratified in 1972 by the people. Prior to this time very few amendments were ratified to …show more content…
In Article II Section 12, the right to bear arms is clearly stated. “The right of any person to keep or bear arms in defense of his own home, person, and property, or in aid of the civil power when thereto legally summoned, shall not be called in question.” Also, it is included and is an Inalienable right, which means it cannot be given or taken away, granted to all persons defending their lives and protecting property and seeking their safety in lawful ways. Montana’s citizens can purchase firearms and have as many firearms as they choose. I have personally met many people in Montana that are gun owners, and quite a few of them have over 2 dozen different type of firearms in their