jan 1, 1780 - The Massachusetts Constitution

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Last state to enact a new constitution.
Proved to be the most influencial.
First written and passed constitutions proves to be inadequate to the practical needs of governing.
Many turned to the Massachusetts model, which provided a bicameral legislature and a governor (directly electedà who was given the power to veto bills passed by the legislature.

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