The Constitution Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky

The Constitution Of The

Commonwealth Of Kentucky

Informational Bulletin No. 59

November 2020

Constitution Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky

Informational Bulletin No. 59 November 2020

Legislative Research Commission Frankfort, Kentucky

legislature. Paid for with state funds. Available in alternative format by request.

Legislative Research Commission Constitution Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky

Contents

Contents

Constitution Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky .........................................................................1 Preamble ..........................................................................................................................................1 Bill Of Rights ...................................................................................................................................1 Distribution Of The Powers Of Government...................................................................................4 The Legislative Department.............................................................................................................4 Counties And County Seats ...........................................................................................................10 Impeachments ................................................................................................................................10 The Executive Department ............................................................................................................10

Officers For The State At Large ...............................................................................................10 Officers For Districts And Counties .........................................................................................14 The Judicial Department ................................................................................................................15 The Supreme Court ...................................................................................................................15 The Court Of Appeals ...............................................................................................................16 The Circuit Court.......................................................................................................................16 The District Court......................................................................................................................17 Clerks Of Court .........................................................................................................................17 Appellate Policy--Rule-Making Power....................................................................................17 Offices Of Justices And Judges.................................................................................................17 County Courts............................................................................................................................20 Justices Of The Peace ................................................................................................................20 Fiscal Courts..............................................................................................................................20 Suffrage And Elections ..................................................................................................................20 Municipalities ................................................................................................................................22 Revenue And Taxation ..................................................................................................................25 Education .......................................................................................................................................28 Corporations ...................................................................................................................................29 Railroads And Commerce..............................................................................................................31 The Militia .....................................................................................................................................33 General Provisions .........................................................................................................................33 Mode of Revision...........................................................................................................................38 Schedule .........................................................................................................................................40 Ordinance .......................................................................................................................................40 Index To The Constitution Of The Commonwealth Of Kentucky ................................................41

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