Article VIII of the US Constitution states that no excessive bail nor heavy fines should be imposed. Cruel and unusual punishments should also not be inflicted.
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Article VIII of the US Constitution states that no excessive bail nor heavy fines should be imposed. Cruel and unusual punishments should also not be inflicted.
The current constitution contains a preamble followed by 12 sections. There is also a schedule at the end, to ease transition from territory to state. Article I establishes the rights and liberties of the citizens of Michigan. Article II details the election process, as well as recalls and voter qualifications. Article III deals with miscellaneous provisions, such as the state seal, seat of government, and separation of powers. Article IV establishes the legislative branch of government as the law-making body of the state. Article V establishes the executive branch and describes the powers and qualifications of the governor and lieutenant governor. Article VI establishes the judicial branch and creates the various court systems. Article VII concerns government at a local level. Article VIII establishes the public school system and also deals with some institutions of higher education. Article IX describes the taxation process. Article X is entitled property. Article XI concerns public officers and their employment. Article XII describes the process for amending the state constitution. The Schedule has temporary provisions to ease the transition from territory to state.
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Margaret and Mary are King Henry VIII's sisters.
Article One, Section One
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