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No, originally the nation functioned under the Continental Congress and the Articles of Confederation. But after 11 years under the Articles, the U.S. Constitution was written, agreed to, and ratified by nine states (all eventually ratified but only nine were needed to have it take effect). On September 13, 1788, the Continental Congress proclaimed that the Constitution had been properly ratified and it ordered the new government to convene on March 4, 1789
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What is the significance of U.S. Constitution?
The US Constitution has provided a blueprint of law which has guided our country for two hundred and thirty-three years. It has proven itself to be a living document which can be used successfully despite changing times.
Which country has flexible constitution?
Britain
Does the country of Cuba have a written constitution?
yes. 1901 Constitution1934 Constitution1940 Constitution1976 Constitution
Why is a constitution needed in a country?
A country needs a constitution as a basis for legislation because without one, politicians can take a country completely away from its initial objectives into the product of the greed of a few corrupted individuals.
What country had a constitution monarchy by the end of the 1600s?
England
