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	Encyclopedia: Arkansas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Arkansas City, Kansas Arkansas City is a city located in 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,963.
		Arkansas County, Arkansas Arkansas County is a Stuttgart.
		Arkansas River The Arkansas River is a tributary of the Napoleon, Arkansas.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Arkansas (928 words)

	Arkansas - dKosopedia
		Arkansas has brought us Bill Clinton, Wesley Clark, William Fulbright, Walmart, and a Governor who tried to defy the Courts to stop school segregation in Little Rock in one of the most dramatic moments of the Civil Rights movement.
		Arkansas is one of the few Southern states in the latter half of the 20th century to buck the trend of Republicanization.
		Arkansas is a swing state in the 2004 elections; polling shows the state virtually tied.
	www.dkosopedia.com /index.php/Arkansas (424 words)

	Constitution and Bylaws - Arkansas Association of Colleges and Employers
		The mission of The Arkansas Association of Colleges and Employers (AACE) is to provide resources for the career planning/employment of the college-educated work force, to provide professional development opportunities, and to promote high professional ethical standards through its membership and in the field.
		Proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws will be filed with the Secretary in time to be mailed to the membership at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the business meeting during which they are to be considered.
		Suspension of Constitution and Bylaws, rules, or standing rules, may be considered by the membership for temporary deviations as necessary to conduct affairs of the association.
	www.aaceweb.org /constitution.htm (3557 words)

	Washingtonpost.com: Term Limits Special Report
		A constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds vote in each chamber of Congress and approval by three-fourths, or 38, of the states.
		The case decided yesterday involved an amendment to the Arkansas state constitution that would have prohibited a candidate from appearing on an election ballot after serving three terms in the House of Representatives and two terms in the Senate.
		Arkansas officials and U.S. Term Limits Inc., a lobbying group that intervened on the state's side, argued that a constitutional provision that gives states authority to regulate the time, place and manner of congressional elections provides broad leeway for ballot restrictions on incumbents.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/politics/special/termlimits/stories/052395.htm (1050 words)

	Arkansas Judiciary - Arkansas Supreme Court
		In November, 2000, the 80th amendment to the Arkansas Constitution was approved by the voters of Arkansas.
		The seven Arkansas Supreme Court judges are elected in state-wide non-partisan races, and serve staggered terms, such that it is unlikely all members of the court would be replaced in one election.
		Amendment 28 to the Arkansas Constitution, adopted in 1938, vests the Arkansas Supreme Court with the power to make rules regulating the practice of law and the professional conduct of attorneys at law.
	courts.state.ar.us /courts/sc.html (617 words)

	AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF ARKANSAS OF 1874. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF ARKANSAS OF 1874.
		Constitution Of The State Of Arkansas Of 1874.
		Amendments to the Constitution have been inconsistently numbered both as proposed and as compiled in previous digests and compilations.
	www.sos.ar.gov /ar-constitution/arcamendments/arcamendments.htm (75 words)

	CONSTITUTION OF
		The supreme court shall be composed of three judges, one of whom shall be styled chief justice, any two of whom shall constitute a quorum, and the concurrence of any two of said judges shall, in every case, be necessary to a decision.
		The supreme court, except in cases otherwise directed by this constitution, shall have appellate jurisdiction only, which shall be co extensive with the State, under such restrictions and regulations as may, from time to time, be prescribed by law.
		Within five years after the adoption of this Constitution, the laws, civil and criminal, shall be revised, digested and arranged, and promulgated in such manner as the General Assembly may direct, and a like revision, digest and promulgation shall be made within every subsequent period of ten years.
	www.stateconstitutions.org /Arkansas/constitution_of%20Arkansas%20-%201861,%201864.htm (3659 words)

	Government (from Arkansas) -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The governor, who is elected to a four-year term, has the authority to summon the legislature into special session and to veto acts, though a veto may be overridden by a simple majority vote in each legislative house.
		Then the Native Americans who first farmed and hunted the land were driven westward, and the sloths (packs) of brown bears began to disappear too—along with the once-abundant bison, panthers, and wolves.
		The word government is derived from a Greek verb meaning “to pilot a ship.” It is a fitting derivation, since, in metaphorical terms, it is the responsibility of government to steer the “ship of state.” Governments have been a part of human history for thousands of years.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-78335 (775 words)

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		The bill sets out the procedure for recall, which involves the collection of petition signatures in the amount of fifteen percent of the qualified electors of the state for recall of state officers, and the signatures of thirty percent of the qualified electors of the district, where a district officer is sought to be recalled.
		The Arkansas Supreme Court restrained the circuit court from suspending the prosecutor, holding that there is no power in the legislature to provide for removal of state officers otherwise than by the court of impeachment.
		The remaining cases each involved municipal recall elections and in two of those, constitutional provisions invested the municipalities with power to adopt charters, in which recall provisions were contained, and each constitution stated that all officers not liable to impeachment shall be subject to removal for misconduct as may be provided by law.
	www.state.ar.us /ag/opinions/docs/2003-104.html (1891 words)

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		However, I should note that in theory constitutional problems might arise if the legislature were to change drastically the current law requiring the proceeds of the uniform rate of tax to be returned by the state dollar for dollar to the districts in which they were levied.
		The “primary goal” and “fundamental rule” in the interpretation of constitutional provisions and statutes is to give effect to the intent of the people or legislature, as applicable.
		American State Bank, 178 Ark. 652, 11 S.W.2d 44, in construing the scope of the word "maintenance" in a similar statute, it was ruled that authority was conferred on the county court to purchase a tractor on the theory that it was impossible to maintain highways without machinery.
	www.state.ar.us /ag/opinions/docs/2003-089.html (3964 words)

	The Times Record - Fort Smith, Arkansas
		A constitutional provision requiring a candidate for governor to live in the state for at least seven years does not disqualify Asa Hutchinson from seeking the office, he said Tuesday.
		Article 6, Section 5 of the Arkansas Constitution states U.S. citizens who are at least 30 and "shall have been seven years a resident of this state" are eligible to be governor.
		Constitutional residency requirements for legislators specifically state members of the General Assembly must be Arkansas residents for two consecutive years.
	www.swtimes.com /articles/2005/04/06/news/news1.txt (751 words)

	Arkansas Constitutional Amendments (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Arkansas is one of 6 states with a lifetime limit.
		FOR: Allows Arkansas to be more competitive for large manufacturing plants; demonstrates that we are receptive to their needs; increases odds of getting a large plant that would create 500 direct jobs, and many secondary jobs, as well as generating additional tax money for education, health care, roads...
		Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3:...providing that marriage consists only of the union of one man and one woman...(any marriage for another state that does not fit this definition) shall not be valid or recognized in Arkansas...
	www.fultoncountyarrepublicans.com /amendments.html (439 words)

	Arkansas Appellate Procedure
		The state of Arkansas has a two-tiered system of appellate courts--a supreme court and a court of appeals--but the division of appellate jurisdiction between these courts is handled differently from what you'll find in the systems that exist in the federal courts and in other states.
		A peculiarity of Arkansas practice is the requirement that counsel for the appellant prepare an impartial condensation of the record on appeal, called the abstract.
		An Arkansas appellate court is vested with the power to require that a case be orally argued when the court thinks it necessary and appropriate.
	www.ualr.edu /cmbarger/ArkAppPro.htm (1902 words)

	University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law - Student Bar Association Constitution
		Upon ratification a duplicate copy of this Constitution shall be filed with the Secretary of the Dean of the School of Law, with the Associate Dean, with the Law Library, and with the Assistant Dean of Student Services.
		This Constitution has been certified by the Constitutional Revision Committee and approved by two-thirds vote of the SBA Senate to be placed on the ballot for the September 18, 2000 election.
		This Constitution was approved by two-thirds vote of the students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law on September 18, 2000 and shall take effect immediately.
	www.law.ualr.edu /sba/sba_constitution.html (7636 words)

	Arkansas Secretary of State:News:Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Amendment 7 of the Arkansas Constitution allows voters to propose legislative measures, laws and amendments to the constitution through the petition process.
		For constitutional amendments, the requirement is 80,570 valid signatures, which equals 10 percent of the total number of votes cast in the 2002 gubernatorial race.
		Proposed Constitutional Amendment 1 -- An amendment extending the term limits for members of the Arkansas House of Representatives from three two-year terms to six two-year terms and for members of the Arkansas Senate from two four-year terms to three four-year terms.
	www.sos.ar.gov /news/pr/2004/063004.html (400 words)

	CONSTITUTION OF
		The powers of the government of the State of Arkansas shall be divided into three distinct departments, each of them to be confided to a separate body of magistracy, to wit: those which are legislative, to one; those which are executive, to another; and those which are judicial, to another.
		The judicial power of this State shall be vested in one supreme court, in circuit courts, in county courts, and in justices of the peace; the general assembly may also vest such jurisdiction as may be deemed necessary in corporation courts, and when they deem it expedient, may establish courts of chancery.
		The supreme court, except in cases otherwise directed by this constitution, shall have appellate jurisdiction only, which shall be co-extensive with the State, under such restrictions and regulations as may, from time to time, be prescribed by law; it shall have a general superintending control over all inferior and other courts of law and equity.
	www.stateconstitutions.org /Arkansas/constitution_of%20Arkansas%20-%201836.htm (4190 words)

	Arkansas Distance Learning Association \| Constitution
		The Arkansas Distance Learning Association is a Non-profit association formed to promote the development and application of distance learning to education, training, research, business, and communications in Arkansas.
		Proposed amendments to the ARDLA Constitution may be initiated by the Board of Directors, Special or Ad Hoc Committees appointed by the Board of Directors for the purposes of recommending or proposing amendments to the Constitution, or by petition of five percent (5%) of the Association membership.
		This Constitution shall become effective when ratified by a vote of a majority of the members present at a regular monthly meeting of the Arkansas Distance Learning Association.
	www.ardla.org /constitution.html (1130 words)

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		Please advise whether a current member of the Arkansas House of Representatives may also legally serve, in view of Article 5, Section 10 of the Arkansas Constitution, as a city attorney for an incorporated town in Arkansas.
		We have had occasion over the years to interpret this constitutional provision as applied to certain official positions occupied by state senators or representatives apart from their duties as members of the General Assembly.
		The words “under this State,” as used in the Constitution, mean under the laws of this State or by virtue of or in conformity with the authority conferred by the State as sovereign.
	www.accessarkansas.org /ag/opinions/docs/2002-209.html (1172 words)

	Arkansas State University-Beebe \| Constitution Day - 2005
		The new constitution was approved by all 13 states with Rhode Island being the last to ratify.
		The final draft of the U.S. Constitution was approved on September 17, 1787 with Amendments one through ten comprising the “Bill of Rights” which were ratified and added to the Constitution in 1791.
		The framers of the constitution knew it was a framework or a skeleton of the government.
	www.asub.edu /feature/constitution_day/2005 (786 words)

	The Federal Invasion of Arkansas in the Light of the Constitution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The Legislature of Arkansas did not ask for federal troops and since there is no reason why it could not be convened, the Governor of Arkansas has no authority to call on the President to send federal troops.
		However the court may interpret the provisions of the Constitution, it is still the Constitution which is the law and not the decision of the court.
		The Federal Constitution did not adopt the common law; hence federal courts must hunt the law within the four corners of the Constitution or within the bounds of statutes or treaties.
	www.jtl.org /pittman/essays/misc/Federal_Invasion_of_Arkansas.html (5109 words)

	Constitution of the Arkansas Muncipal League: Policies and Goals: Independent Resolutions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		To perpetuate and develop the League as an agency for the cooperation of Arkansas cities and incorporated towns in the practical study of municipal affairs.
		Membership of the League shall be composed entirely of municipalities in the State of Arkansas.
		This Constitution may be amended at any Annual Convention of the League by a two-thirds vote of all municipalities voting and in attendance.
	www.arml.org /about/constitution.html (1190 words)

	GUIDE TO LAW ONLINE: United States - Arkansas
		Constitution of the State of Arkansas, 1874 (Arkansas Legislature)
		Arkansas Supreme Court and Appeals Court Decisions (Arkansas Judiciary) 1996-
		Arkansas Supreme Court and Appeals Court Decisions (FindLaw) 1996-
	www.loc.gov /law/guide/us-ar.html (191 words)

	Arkansas Chapter of the AATG: Constitution
		The officers of the Chapter shall be the president, the vice president (president elect) and the secretary- treasurer.
		This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the membership present at a given meeting.
		Such amendments may be proposed by the Executive Council or by written notice to the secretary-treasurer of the Chapter at least two weeks in advance of the meeting at which action is to be taken.
	comp.uark.edu /%7Econdray/AATG/constitution.html (726 words)

	Arkansas Judiciary - District Courts
		Amendment 80 to the Arkansas Constitution, exercise county-wide jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases, preliminary felony cases, and civil cases in matters of less than $5,000.
		The Arkansas District Judges Council is made up of all district court judges in the state.
		The Arkansas District and City Court Clerks' Association is responsible for the certification of these limited jurisdiction court clerks and works to represent their interest.
	courts.state.ar.us /courts/district.html (198 words)

	R.O.C. ACTIVISM CENTRAL - Declaration of Rights of the Arkansas State Constitution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		All political power is inherent in the people, and government is instituted for their protection, security and benefit; and they have the right to alter reform or abolish the same in such manner as they may think proper.
		The right of property is before and higher than any constitutional sanction; and private property shall not be taken, appropriated or damaged for public use, without just compensation therefor.
		The State's ancient right of eminent domain and of taxation, is herein fully and expressly conceded, and the General Assembly may delegate the taxing power, with the necessary restriction, to the State's subordinate political and municipal corporations, to the extent of providing for their existence, maintenance and well being, but no further.
	www.theroc.org /activism/ar.htm (1077 words)

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		It is well-established that the powers of initiative and referendum under Amendment 7, as interpreted by the Arkansas Supreme Court, extend only to legislative acts and not to administrative acts.
		The Arkansas Supreme Court has not addressed the question of whether a city zoning ordinance is subject to referendum.
		A central issue will be whether the change constitutes a new law, or merely the implementation of a previously-existing comprehensive plan.
	www.accessarkansas.org /ag/opinions/docs/2002-181.html (1390 words)

	Constitution
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		The at-large members will be selected to balance out the school size representation so that there is a minimum of three (3) members per classification.
		The constitution shall become effective when it has been ratified by a majority vote.
	www.chess-for-arkansas-schools.org /constitution.htm (1006 words)

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