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This book presents an examination of the foundational legal document for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, drafted in 1780 as the first constitution of an independent American state. The document and its amendments provide an overview of how the state's government was envisioned at its inception and the role of its citizens within it. The author delves into the principles of popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, and the protection of individual rights, dissecting how these tenets are reflected in the state's constitution. Through this analysis, the author highlights the Massachusetts Constitution as a pioneering framework for democratic governance, influencing the development of the United States Constitution and serving as a model for other states.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an examination of the foundational legal document for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, drafted in 1780 as the first constitution of an independent American state. The document and its amendments provide an overview of how the state's government was envisioned at its inception and the role of its citizens within it. The author delves into the principles of popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, and the protection of individual rights, dissecting how these tenets are reflected in the state's constitution. Through this analysis, the author highlights the Massachusetts Constitution as a pioneering framework for democratic governance, influencing the development of the United States Constitution and serving as a model for other states. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333214517_0
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