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Pennsylvania Constitution September 28, 1776
Constituting America
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PreambleA Declaration Of The Rights Of The Inhabitants Of The Commonwealth Or State Of PennsylvaniaPlan Or Frame Of Government For The Commonwealth Or State Of Pennsylvania (Secs One through Forty)The Oath Or Affirmation Of AllegianceThe Oath Or Affirmation Of OfficePlan Or Frame Of Government For The Commonwealth Or State Of Pennsylvania (Secs Forty through Forty Seven)

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Composed:  c.1776 CE
Adopted in 1790 to correct the 1776 state constitution, which lacked firm checks on the unicameral legislative branch, Pennsylvania’s second constitution featured a bicameral legislature, a governor, and a judiciary while maintaining its declaration of rights.

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