Overview
The constitution was enacted on October 8, 1840 by King Kamehameha III and Kekāuluohi as Kuhina Nui, an office similar to Prime Minister or co-regent. This constitution as compared to its predecessor was extremely detailed. The June 7, 1839 document, sometimes called a constitution, but more similar to a declaration of rights simply stated the government was based on Christian values and equality for all. Incorporating the 1839 document, the 1840 Constitution of the Kingdom of Hawai’i was a turning point in Hawai’i government.
This constitution organizes the power of government and its functions by defining the House of Representatives as the legislative body, giving their people the power to vote, proclamation of the House of Kamehameha, establishment of the office of Kuhina Nui, creation of the office of royal governors of the various islands and recognition of Christianity as an authority. Strong Christian values play an enormous role in The Kingdom of Hawai'i as represented by this Constitution.
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