Early state constitutions highlighted natural rights, and separation of powers.
Include a Bill of Rights.
The most important features of the new constitutions were : establishing the republican form of government, the separation of powers and establishment of a "balanced government", equality among citizens, the need for religious freedom. the separation of church and state and the economic liberty (slavery disappeared)
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families were divided in loyalty
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Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Some common feature of the first state constitutions were:Popular SovereigntyLimited GovernmentCivil Rights and LibertiesSeparation of Powers and Checks and Balances
Some common feature of the first state constitutions were:Popular SovereigntyLimited GovernmentCivil Rights and LibertiesSeparation of Powers and Checks and Balances
The term for a detailed written plan of government is a "constitution." A constitution typically outlines the structure of government, delineates the powers and responsibilities of different branches of government, and establishes the rights and freedoms of the citizens. Constitutions can be either written or unwritten, with written constitutions being more common in modern nation-states.
DANIEL DIEHL has written: 'ELBERT HUBBARD: THE COMMON SENSE REVOLUTIONARY: A BUSINESS VISION FOR OUR TIMES'
While similar they are very different but the similarity comes from a common source which is from European Enlightenment.
Include a Bill of Rights.
Principle of popular sovereignty
Principle of popular sovereignty
Andrew Grubb has written: 'Principles of Medical Law' 'Principles of medical law' -- subject(s): Medical care, Law and legislation, Medical laws and legislation 'The Law of Tort (Butterworths Common Law)'
Thomas Paine authored Common Sense which helped add fuel for the Revolutionary WarThomas Paine
Philip Freeman has written: 'The principles of divine service' -- subject(s): Church of England, Liturgy, Commentaries, Book of Common Prayer