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What was the first constitution written in the u.s?
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut the Massachusetts constitution
What are 3 similarities and differences between the US Constitution and the Massachusetts constitution?
I only know 3 differences if that will help. One difference is the dates. The Massachusetts Constitution was written in 1780. The U.S. Constitution was written in 1789. Also, in the Massachussetts Constitution, there are more key points than in the U.S. Constitution. And lastly, the Massachussetts Constitution was written specifically for the people of the United States and the U.S. Constitution was written for the people of the U.S.
Does Massachusetts has the oldest written Constitution in world that still in effect?
Yes
Which of these state constitutions is the oldest and still in force today?
The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the oldest continuous state constitution, coming into effect on October 25, 1780. It is also, as of June 2014, the oldest continuous constitution in the world.
What has the author Louis Adams Frothingham written?
Louis Adams Frothingham has written: 'A Brief History of the Constitution and Government of Massachusetts: With a ..' 'A brief history of the constitution and government of Massachusetts' -- subject(s): Constitutional history, Politics and government, Legislation
Who is the author of the Massachusetts constitution?
wrote the Constitution
Where is the USS Constitution docked city and state?
The USS Constitution is docked in Boston, Massachusetts
What number is Massachusetts?
Massachusetts was the sixth state to ratify the Constitution.
What convinced Massachusetts's to ratify the constitution?
they ask for constitution in their opinon
What 2 states were formed out of already existing states when the constitution was written?
Vermont and Maine. They formed out of New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Why did Massachusetts provide that a special convention write the state's constitution?
it wanted to avoid having it be written by the legislature
How did the first Massachusetts state constitution differ from the most other state constitution of the time?
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.
