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Who were the only two presidents to sign the US Constitution?
George Washington and James Madison signed the Constitution.
Why is George Mason important in US history?
George Mason was truly one of the Founding Fathers. He penned the Virginia Constitution which later became a groundwork for the US Constitution and especially the Bill of Rights. George Mason did not sign the constitution because he felt it was inadequate in its control of government power. George Mason is considered one of the proprieters of Libertarianism.
Constitution is the oldest in force today?
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.
Whose work at the constituional convention earned him the title 'father ofthe constitution?
James Madison. He also responded to the call for a Bill of Rights which became the first 10 amendments. He was later the 4th President of the US.
How did later amendments reflect changing ideas about equality?
later amendments reflect changing attitudes about equality and the expansion of democracy.
