The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Following approval by town meetings, the Constitution was ratified on June 15, 1780, became effective on October 25, 1780, and remains the oldest functioning written constitution in continuous effect in the world.Following approval by town meetings, the Constitution was ratified on June 15, 1780, became effective on October 25, 1780, and remains the oldest functioning written constitution in continuous effect in the world. Although the country of San Marino is the oldest surviving republic still in existence, it has a Constitution that is not from one single written source. The San Marino Constitution was adopted in 1974 and then later amended in 2002.
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the oldest written constitution of the world is the constitution of U.S.A
The U.S. Constitution is the oldest functioning written constitution in the entire world.
The United States Constitution, which took effect in 1789, is considered to be the oldest existing constitution in the world. It is also noted for being the shortest as well with a word count of 4400.
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The youngest person to sign the Constitution was Jonathan Dayton. He was 26 years old when he signed the constitution. The oldest was Benjamin Franklin. He was 81 years old.