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The Michigan Constitution has been amended several times since its creation, with four constitutions approved by the people of Michigan. The first was approved in 1835, written as Michigan was preparing to become a state of the Union, which occurred in January 1837. Subsequent constitutions were ratified in 1850, 1908 and 1963. The Michigan Constitution provides that a person is not eligible for election or appointment to any state or local office if they have been convicted of a felony involving dishonesty, deceit, fraud, or a breach of the public trust related to their duties in an elected position or in public employment. The constitution can be amended by several methods, including by petition and ratification by popular vote.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Ratified by | The people of Michigan |
| Number of constitutions approved | Four |
| First constitution approved | 5 and 6 October 1835 |
| Subsequent constitutions ratified | 1850 and 1908 |
| Current constitution ratified | 1963 |
| Last amended | 2020 |
| Section 2 | Allows the electorate to propose amendments by petition, and ratification by popular vote |
| Section 3 | Every 16 years, starting in 1978, electors of the state will be asked whether the constitution shall be revised |
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What You'll Learn
- The Michigan Constitution has been amended several times since its creation
- The Constitution does not derive its force from the convention which framed it, but from the people who ratified it
- The Michigan Constitution has been approved by the people of Michigan four times
- The current Constitution of the State of Michigan was ratified in 1963
- The Michigan Constitution establishes the rules by which the constitution can be amended
The Michigan Constitution has been amended several times since its creation
The Michigan Constitution can be amended by several methods. Section 2 of the Constitution allows the electorate to propose amendments by petition, and ratification by popular vote. Section 3 establishes that, starting in 1978 and every 16 years thereafter, the electors of the state will be asked whether the constitution shall be revised. If a majority of the popular vote finds this to be the case, there will be a constitutional convention.
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The Michigan Constitution has been amended several times since its creation. The current Constitution of the State of Michigan was ratified in 1963 and was last amended in 2020. There have been four constitutions approved by the people of Michigan. The first was approved on October 5 and 6, 1835, written as Michigan was preparing to become a state of the Union, which occurred in January 1837. Subsequent constitutions were ratified in 1850 and 1908.
The Michigan Constitution provides that a person is not eligible for election or appointment to any state or local office if they have been convicted of a felony involving "dishonesty, deceit, fraud, or a breach of the public trust" related to their duties in an elected position or in public employment. Article XII establishes the rules by which the constitution can be amended. Several methods can be employed to propose and ratify amendments. For example, Section 2 allows the electorate to propose amendments by petition, and ratification by popular vote. Section 3 establishes the precedent that, starting with 1978 and every 16th year thereafter, the electors of the state will be asked whether the constitution shall be revised. If a majority of the popular vote finds this to be the case, there will be a constitutional convention.
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The Michigan Constitution is the governing document of the state of Michigan and describes the structure and function of the state's government. It can be amended by proposal of the legislature and ratification by popular vote, or by the electorate proposing amendments by petition and ratification by popular vote. When construing the Michigan Constitution, courts must consider the meaning that the general public would ascribe to the language used. This interpretation is guided by the principle that the constitution is made for the people and by the people, and thus, the intent to be arrived at is that of the people.
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The current Constitution of the State of Michigan was ratified in 1963
The constitution describes the structure and function of the state's government. It also establishes the rules by which the constitution can be amended. Several methods can be employed to propose and ratify amendments. For example, Section 2 of the constitution allows the electorate to propose amendments by petition, and ratification by popular vote. Section 3 establishes that, starting in 1978 and every 16 years thereafter, the electors of the state will be asked whether the constitution shall be revised. If a majority of the popular vote finds this to be the case, there will be a constitutional convention.
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Article XII of the Michigan Constitution establishes the rules by which the constitution can be amended. Several methods can be employed to propose and ratify amendments.
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Frequently asked questions
Four constitutions have been approved by the people of Michigan.
Starting in 1978 and every 16 years thereafter, the electors of the state will be asked whether the constitution shall be revised.
The constitution can be amended by a proposal from the electorate by petition, and ratification by popular vote.
