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Question 755 - Oklahoma International Law Amendment

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> United States > Oklahoma > Public Questions > 2010 Referendums > SQ 755 (International & Sharia Law)

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Referendum

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Referendum

Filing Deadline

00, 2010 - 12:00am Central

Polls Open

November 02, 2010 - 06:00am Central

Polls Close

November 02, 2010 - 06:00pm Central

Term Start

January 03, 2011 - 12:00pm

Term End

January 03, 9999 - 12:00pm

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Jason

Last Modified

Jason November 07, 2010 02:20am

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This measure amends the State Constitution. It changes a section that deals with the courts of this state. It would amend Article 7, Section 1. It makes courts rely on federal and state law when deciding cases. It forbids courts from considering or using international law. It forbids courts from considering or using Sharia Law.

International law is also known as the law of nations. It deals with the conduct of international organizations and independent nations, such as countries, states and tribes. It deals with their relationship with each other. It also deals with some of their relationships with persons.

The law of nations is formed by the general assent of civilized nations. Sources of international law also include international agreements, as well as treaties.
Sharia Law is Islamic law. It is based on two principal sources, the Koran and the teaching of Mohammed.

Shall the proposal be approved?

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