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The 1852 Constitiution of the Kingdom of Hawaii was divided into seven parts.

The seven parts were:
1. Declaration of Rights
2. Form of Government
3. Of the Executive Power
a. Section I: The King, His Prerogatives
b. Section II: Of the Kuhina Nui
c. Section III: Of the Privy Council
d. Section IV: Of the King's Ministers
e. Section V: Of the Governors
4. Of the Legislative Power
a. Of the House of Nobles
b. Of the House of Representatives
5. Of the Judiciary
6. General Provisions
7. More Amending of the Constitution

The Declaration of Rights stated that the Hawaiians were a free people.

The Form of Government stated that Hawaii was a Constitutional Monarchy.

The section "Of the Executive Power" declared the powers of the executive power.

The section "Of the Legislative Power" declared the powers of the legislative power.

The section "Of the Judiciary" declared the powers of the judiciary.

The General Provisions stated anything unmentioned earlier besides the amending power.

The final section allowed for amending of the constitution.


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