the New Jersey Constitutional Convention
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Constitution
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
Urbanization trends Civic engagement initiatives Impact of economic policies Influence of labor movements Role of advocacy groups Public demand for reform Emergence of new political parties Changes in public policy priorities Influence of social movements Influence of national politics Role of political leaders Changes in federal-state relations Changes in state demographics Demographic shifts in population Expansion of government roles Impact of international relations Influence of educational institutions Influence of historical events on state governance Legal precedents set by previous conventions Political shifts in state governance Rise of suburban areas Role of media in public awareness Technological advancements in governance Post-World_War_II_era Impact_of_the_Great_Depression Economic_changes_in_New_Jersey |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the New Jersey Constitutional Convention
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Richard_J._Hughes
gptkb:John_F._Kennedy gptkb:William_J._Brennan_Jr. gptkb:Robert_B._Meyner |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Adoption of a new constitution
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| gptkbp:purpose |
Draft a new state constitution
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| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:New_Jersey_State_Constitution_of_1947
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| gptkbp:session |
First session
Second session Third session |
| gptkbp:significance |
Expanded civil rights protections
Revised taxation policies Increased legislative powers Enhanced local government authority Established a state judiciary system Facilitated state and local cooperation Improved public education provisions Incorporated environmental protections Modernized state government structure Promoted citizen participation in government Strengthened executive branch powers |
| gptkbp:year |
1947
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