In 1949 the Alaska statehood committee was established and preparation for the drafting of the state constitution began. On November 8 1955, fifty five elected delegates from all over the state met in the Constitution Hall at the University of...
This image shows Article II of the constitution of the state of Alaska which establishes a bicameral (two chambers or houses) Alaska legislative including the number of this body, and the length of term. See also UAF-2004-25-4-1
This image shows Article III of the constitution of the state of Alaska which recognizes the office of the governor (elected for four years) as the executive power of the state. See also UAF-2004-25-4-1
This images shows Article V and VI of the constitution of the state of Alaska which sets the standard with respect to the process of electing government officials. Article VI states that legislative appointments are to be determined by an appointed...
This image shows Article VII of the constitution of the state of Alaska which provides free education to all children of the State by mandating public school system and state university system. The article also directs the legislature to provide...
This image shows article IX of the constitution of the state of Alaska, which addresses the states budget, appropriations, and public debt. It also includes the later amendments to establish the Alaska Permanent Fund. See also UAF-2004-25-4-1
This image shows article X of constitution of the state of Alaska which deals with the local government. This government (borough system) was created to address certain conditions that were unique to Alaska. Article XI sets guidelines for the...
This image shows Article XII of the constitution of the state of Alaska which attempts to clarify definitions of terms, state boundaries, the prescription of the oath of office and merit system.
This image shows the signatures of the original delegates as well as ordinance No. 1.
The referendum on constitutional ratification had three ballot measures which required votes, as provided in Article XV, section 24. Ordinance No. 1...
This image shows Article XIV of the constitution of the state of Alaska "sets up the initial apportionment of the legislature, to be used prior to the first post-statehood census, and is now obsolete". See also UAF-2004-25-4-1
Article XV of the constitution of the state of Alaska makes the provision for an orderly transition from a territorial to state government, it stipulates how this task will be accomplished. See also UAF-2004-25-4-1
This is an image of Ordinance No. 2 which stipulated that two U. S. Senators and a Representative should be elected to serve as a " shadow" delegation until statehood. This Ordinance passed 15,011-9,556.