Utah : Becoming A State

The Nevada constitution is the document that governs the citizens of the state of Nevada. In general, state constitutions are usually much longer than the United States constitution and Nevada’s constitution, which was sanctioned in 1864, is one of the state constitutions that fall into that category. When comparing the two, Nevada’s constitution is just short of being twice the length of the United States constitution, but Nevada is still shorter than the constitution of twenty-six other states. The reason Nevada’s constitution has such length is because of the in-depth parts it contains, which are protracted from the provisions of the United States constitution. The reason for Nevada’s constitution having such depth is because of the

Walker, Turley, and Leonard explain the reasons for high tension in Utah a different way. Instead of focusing about problems with the church like Denton, they explain about things happening around the church. They focus on how news of a coming U.S. army puts fear in the people. They quote Heber C. Kimball as saying “that the army wanted to take Mormon women back to the States” (Walker, Turley, Leonard 44). Also, the authors describe how Brigham Young also makes it seem like the second coming, where Christ comes to destroy the wicked, is near and that the people need to prepare for it. They also mention Brigham Young’s strict war policy. Within this war policy, they were to be frugal with all their supplies, and not sell or trade any of it to those of

This led to conflict after the Mexican War in which America gained new territories in the West. This aborted the Missouri Compromise which was probably the most promising compared to the Compromise of 1850. Had the compromise been applied to all American lands then perhaps it could have succeeded. Instead, the Missouri Compromise failed and only led to further conflict between the north and south in the future. Maine became a state in 1820 and Missouri followed the next year in 1821 (PP). For the next 15 years no states entered the Union (RN). From 1836 to 1850 six states were admitted: Arkansas (1836) as a slave state, Michigan (1837) as a free state, Florida (1845) as a slave state, Texas as a slave state in1845 slave, Iowa in 1846 as a free state and Wisconsin in 1848 as a free state (RN). Nevertheless, the Compromise of 1820 lasted for over thirty years until the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 determined that new states north of the boundary deserved to be able to exercise their sovereignty in favor of slavery if they so choose (RN). Once more, in 1849, the Union was facing the same crises it had faced in 1820. In January of 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill, which is now in present-day California (LN). From 1848

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1948 would have lasting negative effects on Mexican Americans. The Treaty was signed after America had won the Mexican American war. America gained possession of the southwest states that had been part of Mexico for the price of around eighteen million dollars. In Article IX of the Treaty, it states that the Mexicans "shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty and property, and secured in the free exercise of their religion without restriction"(Vargas 139). And as Rachel Rivera points out Article VII promised the Mexicans the right to keep their land which previously belonged to Mexico. However, the Treaty would not grant the

Additional points of contrast strongly suggest that the executive and legislative branches likewise show that there is a difference between the U.S. Constitution and the Nevada State Constitution. For example, in the executive branch, the sitting president has the ability to appoint individuals

If there were too many differences, then the branches of government would be very chaotic because a lack of structure between the state and federal government. In the United States Constitution and Nevada constitution it outlines three structures of the government. They are both setup in the same and is broken into three different parts, The Legislature Department, The Executive Department and The Judiciary Department. In addition, both constitutions are broken up into articles and each article explains a general topic, but most important they both state in the preamble “We the People...” (THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF NEVADA). This quote is significant because when the constitution is brought up, it is always the document of the people and the rights of the people. So it is important that no matter what, both constitutions had this quote within them. The United States Constitution and Nevada constitution don’t have significant differences because it reduces redundancy. The government for the citizens of Nevada is ran and structured the way they are today because of these two important

Generally speaking, State constitutions perform different functions (generally limit plenary powers rather than grant enumerated powers), have different origins (from the people

Signed on February 2, 1848, in Guadalupe Hidalgo, a city north of the capital. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed by the U.S. and Mexico. The United States appointed Nicholas P. Trist, a citizen of the United States and the Mexican Republic has appointed Don Luis Gonzaga Cuevas, Don Bernardo Couto, and Don Miguel Atristain. This Treaty, brought to an end the Mexican American War. Bringing peace between the two countries. The U.S. called for Mexico to cede 55% of its territory, extending the boundaries of the United States by over 525,000 sq/m. This newly acquired land is what is known as present day Texas, California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado,and Wyoming. In exchange for this land, Mexico received a $15 million compensation.

Constitution. Both of the constitutions contain the separations of powers, which consist of the legislative, judicial, and executive branch. They also have restrictions on which government actions cannot be done due to being unequal. Both constitutions have the, “Separation of church and state, due process for the criminally accused, and freedom of speech and of the press,”(Newell, Prindle, and Riddlesperger 47-48). The U.S. constitution allows the government officials to have more say in their work than the State constitution. In both the state and national level there are many things that the some branches of the government can do that others cannot, that is why some people say, ”Powers are not truly separated, but overlapping and shared,” (Newell, Prindle, and Riddlesperger

The Constitution divides the powers of the government of the State into three distinct departments: the legislative, the executive and the judicial. Under the terms of the Constitution, no person in any one department may exercise any power attached to another department unless specifically authorized to do so by the Constitution.

It is quite a remarkable journey that Arizona embarked upon to make it the forty-eight state of the United States of America. On February 14, 2012 it became an integral part of this new found world of democracy and freedom. Along with its vast cultures and heated temperatures, the architectural design of the city is a pure reflection of the inhabitants who were established here before to make it their own homeland. This essay will examine the road to statehood and analyze the events to make Arizona become a state.

Arizona’s journey to statehood was difficult but worked. Before Arizona became a state, it was part of New Mexico. Arizona is the last contiguous state in the United States, and it took the state 49 years to become one. Arizona became a state on February 14, 1912, also known as Valentine’s Day. Arizona wanted to become a state and had difficulties trying to go through that process.

Then after a little while Brigham Young came and seized power of the Mormon Church and kicked Rigdon out of his seat as president.They then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah to escape the Americans, because the Americans did not have control of Utah back then. Then after they settled in Utah the Americans came and conquered the Mexican army and the Americans gained ownership of the West Coast, including Utah. So Utah became part of the U.S.A. and Brigham Young was really upset. He didn't let the Americans come into his state.

As mentioned before, the capital is Salt Lake City, with a population of about 190,000. Besides being the city with the largest population in Utah, other notable large cities in Utah are Provo (about 130,000), West Valley City (about 115,000), and West Jordan (about 110,000). The origin of the state name is from a native Indian tribe, the Ute Indians, whose name means “people of the mountains.” Utah’s people are named Utahns. Weird name, right? Its bordering states are Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Also mentioned before, Utah has a population of 2.94 million, and it is placed in 33rd on the state population ranking in the U.S. The state bird is the California gull, and the state flower is the sego lily.

After you've garnered your rental car and you're ready to explore, Salt Lake City has a lot of cool attractions. This city is known for its remarkable vault of history. Study your genealogy at one of the local museums. Sign up for one of the tours and enjoy the sites of the city. Salt Lake City is also known as the main hub for the Mormon religion. If you'd like to learn more about the history and experience the culture of Mormonism, visit Temple Square. Temple Square is only a few blocks away from downtown Salt Lake City.