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a Bill of Rights, Bi-cameral legislature, and an elected executive
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Through its history, North Carolina has had three Constitutions: the Constitution of 1776, the Constitution of 1868, and the Constitution of 1971.
The first Pennsylvania Constitution was written in 1776, but it didn't take affect until 1789. This constitution became the framework of all future state constitutions.
A prominent example of Enlightenment ideas influencing state constitutions is found in the Virginia Declaration of Rights, adopted in 1776. This document, drafted by George Mason, reflects Enlightenment principles such as individual rights, the social contract, and the separation of powers. It emphasized the inherent rights of individuals to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, which later influenced the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. The emphasis on reason, equality, and consent of the governed in Enlightenment thought fundamentally shaped the framework of state governance.
The constitutions of the states were often the proving ground for new amendments. For instance, the Wyoming Constitution allowed women to vote. After a while, a new amendment was added to the US Constitution allowing women to vote.
State constitutions were necessary following the declaration of independence because of disagreement between the states. There had to be some unity within each state to promote unity within the country.
After 1776
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William James Van Schreeven has written: 'The conventions and constitutions of Virginia, 1776-1966'