Constitution of Connecticut
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The Constitution of the State of Connecticut is the basic governing document of the U.S. state of Connecticut. It was approved by referendum on December 14, 1965, and proclaimed by the governor as adopted on December 30. It comprises 14 articles and has been amended 31 times.
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Constitution of the State of Connecticut | |
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Overview | |
Jurisdiction | Connecticut, United States |
Ratified | December 14, 1965; 58 years ago (1965-12-14) |
Date effective | December 30, 1965; 58 years ago (1965-12-30) |
Chambers | Two (bicameral Connecticut General Assembly) |
Executive | Governor of Connecticut |
Judiciary | Judiciary of Connecticut |
History | |
Amendments | 31 |
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This constitution replaced the earlier constitution of 1818. It is the state's second constitution since the establishment of the United States. An earlier constitution dating from colonial times, the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, remained the basis of government even as Connecticut gained its independence from Great Britain, existed as an independent polity, and joined the United States.