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At that time Massachusetts was the colony that acted like a state. So, their constitution was set up a different way. Today the Massachusetts constitution is the oldest one. They have not came up with a new constitution since the first.

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How did the massachusetts state constitution 1780 differ from most of the other state constitutions?

How did the massachusetts state constitution 1780 differ from most of the other state constituions?


How did the Massachusetts state constitution 1780 differ from the most other state constitution?

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How did the religion in Massachusetts differ from the other colonies in the new England region?

They were Quakers


One way that the state constitution of Massachusetts was unusual was that it?

The Massachusetts differed from that of other states' in that it was much more similar to the current United States Constitution; it had a strong executive in which the governor's salary was fixed, and he had the power to revise laws enacted by the legislature and the right to appoint officials to the executive branch and judges to the judicial branch. Unlike other state constitutions at the time, the Massachusetts constitution also included representation for each economic class, which ensured rich political dialogue and contributed to political stability.


What state proposed to the other states that the constitution be amended to the bill of rights?

Massachusetts


Is John Adams the main author of the Virginia constitution?

John Adams is the main author of the Massachusetts Constitution, which all other 13 colonies based their own Constitution on.


How did Pennsylvania's constitution differ from other state constitutions?

it was retarted compared to the other constitutions. Wow. So helpful.


What was unique about the constitution drawn up by Massachusetts?

At that time Massachusetts was the colony that acted like a state. So, their constitution was set up a different way. Today the Massachusetts constitution is the oldest one. They have not came up with a new constitution since the first.


What states never allowed slavery?

Vermont was the first state in the United States to abolish slavery in its constitution in 1777. Other states that never allowed slavery include Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania.


What state set the pattern for popular participation in constitution making?

The American State of Delaware was the first to ratify the United States Constitution. In doing so it became the first American State also. The popular spirit behind this move is reflected in the ride of Rodney Caesar who raced to Philadelphia on horseback despite suffering from facial cancer and other ailments.


How does the laws in a commonwealth state differ from those in any other state?

They are based on common law and not on written law. Commonweath States include Virginia, Massachusetts . Other States include Texas, Alaska, and Colorado.


Who was the first US President born somewhere other than Virginia or Massachusetts?

Andrew Jackson