Arkansas Constitution
The Arkansas Constitution is the governing document of the U.S. state of Arkansas. It was first adopted in 1874, shortly after the Brooks-Baxter War; these two events together marked the end of Reconstruction in Arkansas, two years before the disputed 1876 presidential election ended it completely.
1st (1836-1864) [Adopted: 30 January 1836 Convention convened, 4 January 1836, Ratified: 30 January 1836 not submitted to the People; effective upon Admission, 15 June 1836
2nd (1864-1868) [Adopted: 19 January 1864 adopted by Mass Meeting assembled 4 January 1864, Ratified: 14 March 1864 ratified by vote of 12,177 to 266]
3rd (1868-1874) [Adopted: 11 February 1868 Convention convened, 7 January 1868, Ratified: 13 March 1868 ratified by vote of 27,913 to 26,597]
4th (1874--) [Adopted: 7 September 1874 Convention convened, 14 July 1874, Ratified: 13 October 1874]
