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What is the oldest written national constitution still in force?
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∙ 15y ago
The United States Constitution, which took effect in 1789, is considered to be the oldest existing constitution in the world. It is also noted for being the shortest as well with a word count of 4400.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoSort of a trick question. The US Constitution is the oldest constitution still in use that has not been ratified (not to be confused with amended), but San Marino has had the Statutes of 1600 since, well, 1600. It added the Declaration of Citizens Rights in 1974.
SO, the answer according to how you asked could be either US or San Marino
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∙ 8y agoThe Republic of San Marino, which has a Constitution dating from 1600 AD.
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∙ 15y agoUnited States
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∙ 15y agoAnonymous
America
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Constitution is the oldest in force today?
The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Following approval by town meetings, the Constitution was ratified on June 15, 1780, became effective on October 25, 1780, and remains the oldest functioning written constitution in continuous effect in the world.Following approval by town meetings, the Constitution was ratified on June 15, 1780, became effective on October 25, 1780, and remains the oldest functioning written constitution in continuous effect in the world. Although the country of San Marino is the oldest surviving republic still in existence, it has a Constitution that is not from one single written source. The San Marino Constitution was adopted in 1974 and then later amended in 2002.
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