Kentucky Constitution
The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the document that governs the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It was first adopted in 1792 and has since been rewritten three times and amended many more. The latter versions were adopted in 1799, 1850 and 1891.
Read more about Kentucky Constitution: The 1792 Constitution, The 1799 Constitution, The 1850 Constitution, The 1891 Constitution
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