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Wyoming

State Constitution

Capital
Cheyenne
Admitted to Union
July 10, 1890
Current Constitution
1890
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Overview

The Wyoming Constitution of 1890 serves as the fundamental law of the state, establishing the framework for government and protecting the rights of its citizens.

History

Wyoming was admitted to the Union on July 10, 1890.

The current constitution was adopted in 1890. State constitutions are often amended more frequently than the federal Constitution, reflecting changing needs and values of state residents.

Structure of Government

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Legislative

State Legislature

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Executive

Governor & Cabinet

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Judicial

State Courts

Bill of Rights

Like the U.S. Constitution, the Wyoming Constitution includes protections for individual rights and liberties. State constitutions often provide broader protections than the federal Constitution, serving as a "floor" rather than a "ceiling" for rights.