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The '''''Government Act, 1876''''', later known as '''''Constitution Act, 1876''''', would provide the framework for the [[Constitution of Utah]] and submit it to the [[United States Congress]] for ratification, which it would be on May 31, 1876.  
The '''''Government Act, 1876''''', later known as '''''Constitution Act, 1876''''', would provide the framework for the [[Constitution of Utah]] and submit it to the [[United States Congress]] for ratification, which it would be on May 31, 1876.  


The Act established the bicameral system the Utah Territory would use from 1876–1883. The Act would form the [[Legislative Council (Utah)|Legislative Council]] and [[Legislative Assembly (Utah)|Legislative Assembly]].
The Act established the bicameral system the Utah Territory would use from 1876–1883. The Act would form the [[Legislative Council of Utah|Legislative Council]] and [[Legislative Assembly of Utah|Legislative Assembly]].

Latest revision as of 17:10, 17 July 2026

Constitution Act, 1876
Utah Territorial Legislature
  • An Act to provide the Territory of Utah a formal Constitution and Government
Enacted byUtah Territorial Legislature
Amended by
Government Act, 1883
Status: Amended

The Government Act, 1876, later known as Constitution Act, 1876, would provide the framework for the Constitution of Utah and submit it to the United States Congress for ratification, which it would be on May 31, 1876.

The Act established the bicameral system the Utah Territory would use from 1876–1883. The Act would form the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly.