The foundational document for Alabama's government is the Alabama Constitution, which was ratified in 1901.

The Alabama Constitution explicitly recognizes God as the foundation of the justice system.

Officially, this move was temporary, since the Alabama Constitution requires that the Legislature meet in the capitol.

Ratified in 1901, the Alabama Constitution has 706 amendments - so far.

The Alabama Constitution, in common with all State constitutions, defines the standard tripartite government.

The Alabama Constitution at that time forbade a governor from succeeding himself, then a common provision in most southern states.

Under the Alabama Constitution, Ivey was not eligible to seek re-election to a third term in 2010.

If a majority of those who vote at the election favor the amendment, it becomes a part of the Alabama Constitution.

He or she is responsible for upholding the Alabama Constitution and executing state law.

The Alabama Constitution provides that no law shall be passed except by a bill, which is a proposed law written out in the proper format.