ARTICLE III, Distribution of Powers

This article is the key article that explains the political structure of the new state. Articles IV, V, and VI go into greater detail as to the functions of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Departments. This particular statement was adopted on November 4, 1986.

Document Type: Primary Document
Historical Event: Statehood (1912)
Sub Event: Political Structure
Origin: NM Constitution
Date: November 4, 1986
Author: Not Cited
Permission: Public Domain
Contributor: Roger Zimmerman
Albuquerque Historical Society

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