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Examining Early State Constitutions

Examining Early State Constitutions.  In class we will compare and contrast the following state constitutions: Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776 New York Constitution of 1777 Massachusetts Constitution of 1780. Examining Early State Constitutions. Explain the Framework of government

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Examining Early State Constitutions

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  1. Examining Early State Constitutions  In class we will compare and contrast the following state constitutions: • Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776 • New York Constitution of 1777 • Massachusetts Constitution of 1780

  2. Examining Early State Constitutions Explain the Framework of government ITEMS TO LOOK FOR: • 1 or 2 house legislature • Term of service • Single or plural executive, or no exec. • Election of Executive • Separation of Powers or legislative supremacy • Who gets to vote? • Checks and Balances - Does the Governor have a veto? • Bill of rights (1st or last?), what rights are protected? • Any other unique features, e.g. Declarations of Independence

  3. Examining Early State Constitutions http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/avalon.htm Massachusetts Constitution • http://www.nhinet.org/ccs/docs/ma-1780.htm

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