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The original colonies that formed the United States, in the order that they each ratified the Constitution, were:
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Georgia
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- South Carolina
- New Hampshire
- Virginia
- New York
- North Carolina
- Rhode Island
Pennsylvania was the second to ratify the US Constitution on December 12, 1787. Delaware was the first, on December 7, 1787 which is why its state motto is "The First State".
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Are state constitutions subordinate to the US Constitution?
No, a state constitution cannot override the United States Constitution. For example, if a certain state decided that they would outlaw guns completely, the federal courts would overrule that based on the second and fourteenth amendments to the US Constitution.
Which documents state the powers and duties of the us government?
State constitutions.
First state to approve the constitution?
Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution and become a state.
Who has the biggest constitution in the world?
In terms of length, the current longest country constitution is India's (117,000+ words). For other entities, the current length champion is US State of Alabama, at 357,000+ words. The US State of California has the second longest, world-wide.
When did Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution happen?
Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution happened in 1951.
What was the second state to enter the US?
Pennsylvania ratified the Constitution in 1787 and was the second state to be admitted to the Union.
Which state was the second to approve the Constitution?
Pennsylvania =D
What became the second US state to ratify the US Constitution?
The second state to ratify the US Constitution was Pennsylvania. The date of ratification was December 12, 1787. Thus it was the 2nd US State.
Was New York the second state to ratify the US Constitution?
No
Is Pennsylvania a state?
Yes. Pennsylvania was the second state to sign the Constitution.
During what meeting did the delegates request each state write a constitution?
Second Continental Congress
Where is the Constitution Square State Historic Site in Danville Kentucky located?
The address of the Constitution Square State Historic Site is: 134 South Second Street, Danville, KY 40422-1880
During what meeting did the delegates each state write a constitution?
Second Continental Congress
What is quantrill referring to when he writes of the lecompton swindle?
Quantrill is referring to an election on the Lecompton Constitution. The Lecompton Constitution was the second of four proposed constitutions for the state of Kansas.
What state has a nickname called The Constitution State?
Connecticut is the Constitution State.
Are state constitutions subordinate to the US Constitution?
No, a state constitution cannot override the United States Constitution. For example, if a certain state decided that they would outlaw guns completely, the federal courts would overrule that based on the second and fourteenth amendments to the US Constitution.
What was the first state to have a state constitution?
Connecticut was the first state to have a state constitution.
