Writing of the Constitutions

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Writing of the Constitutions

North Carolina Constitution Written 1776

N.C. Constitution Written 1776 in HALIFAX, NC *State Constitutions (1776) came before the U.S. Constitution (1787) *US Constitutions modeled after the states WHY WAS THE N.C. STATE CONSTITUTION WRITTEN THE SAME YEAR AS THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?

CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION NC as gone through 2 major changes to their Constitution(1868 and 1970) WHY MAKE CHANGES? to eliminate outdated material Reflect changes in society Update language

AMENDMENTS CHANGES MADE SINCE 1970 1. 1972-lowered voting age from 21 to 18. 2. 1977-Governor can serve 2 consecutive terms For example Jim Hunt was governor from 1980-1988 and then again from 1992-2000 3. 1996-Governor give the power to veto

US CONSTITUTION

What was it? Written plan for US government, signed on Sept 17, 1787 in Philedelphia Ratified (approved)in 1788 when the 9th of 13 state legislatures agreed Bill of Rights was added in 1791 -1st 10 amendments Protects citizens rights 27 amendments (changes) have been made since 1791