Idaho Constitution Article XVII - State Boundaries
Idaho Constitution – Article XVII: State Boundaries – Summary
Article XVII of the Idaho Constitution defines the geographic boundaries of the State of Idaho.
Key Points:
It establishes the legal and territorial limits of Idaho as a U.S. state.
The article describes the borders using geographic references such as:
Latitude and longitude coordinates
Natural landmarks (e.g., rivers or mountain ranges)
Borders with neighboring states: Montana (north), Wyoming (east), Utah and Nevada (south), Oregon and Washington (west)
Purpose:
To provide a clear and permanent definition of Idaho's physical extent.
Ensures jurisdictional clarity for governance, legal, and administrative purposes.
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