Connecticut Constitution of 1662
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Statements (58)
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gptkb:Constitution
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6
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gptkb:Connecticut_Constitution_of_1818
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| gptkbp:amended_by |
Amendments over time
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Connecticut_General_Assembly
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| gptkbp:content_type |
gptkb:document
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:General_Court_of_Connecticut
Colonial leaders |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:legislation
gptkb:Fundamental_Orders Political representation Governor's office Civic duties of citizens Political stability in Connecticut |
| gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:Connecticut_Colony
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| gptkbp:governing_body |
Colonial legislature
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| gptkbp:government_type |
Representative government
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Monarch
Post-English Civil War period |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Long-term governance structure
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Foundation for state governance
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Connecticut Constitution of 1662
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| gptkbp:includes_provisions_for |
Religious freedom
Taxation policies |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:U._S._Constitution
Political thought in America Subsequent state constitutions Constitutional development in the U. S. Democratic principles in governance Political culture in Connecticut State constitutions in New England |
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gptkb:church
English Common Law |
| gptkbp:is_adopted_by |
January 14, 1662
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| gptkbp:judicial_review |
Colonial courts
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Emphasis on local governance
Emphasis on community involvement Direct election of officials Limited government powers Role of the church in government |
| gptkbp:provides |
gptkb:Separation_of_powers
Civil liberties Checks and balances Election procedures Rights of the accused Public office qualifications Voting rights for property owners |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Fundamental_Orders_of_1638-1639
Colonial charters Colonial governance models. Connecticut Colony history Connecticut's legal history |
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:Connecticut_Constitution_of_1818
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| gptkbp:significance |
First written constitution in the Western tradition
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| gptkbp:status |
Historical document
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| gptkbp:type_of |
Colonial Constitution
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