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Vermont's Constitution was adopted in 1793, two years after the state was admitted to the Union. It is based on the 1777 Constitution of the Vermont Republic, which was drafted in Windsor and amended in 1786. The 1793 Constitution eliminated all mention of grievances against King George III and the State of New York. In 1991 and 1993, the Vermont General Assembly approved a constitutional amendment to revise the document in gender-inclusive language, which was ratified by voters in the 1994 general election.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of Ratification | 1793 |
| Previous Status | Independent country |
| Previous Name | Vermont Republic |
| Previous Constitution | 1777 Constitution of the Vermont Republic |
| Previous Independence | 1777-1791 |
| Current Status | U.S. State |
| Current Constitution | Constitution of the State of Vermont |
| Current Amendments | Gender-inclusive language (1994) |
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What You'll Learn
- The Constitution of the State of Vermont was adopted in 1793
- Vermont was an independent country from 1777 to 1791
- The 1793 Constitution was amended to remove mention of grievances against King George III and the State of New York
- Vermont held constitutional conventions in 1814, 1822, 1828, 1836, 1843, 1850, 1857 and 1870
- In 1994, voters approved an amendment to revise the Constitution in gender-neutral language
The Constitution of the State of Vermont was adopted in 1793
Vermont was an independent country from 1777 to 1791, often referred to as the Vermont Republic. The 1786 Constitution continued in effect when Vermont made the transition to becoming one of the states of the Union. The 1793 Constitution eliminated all mention of grievances against King George III and against the State of New York.
The 1793 Constitution has been amended several times since its adoption. In 1991 and 1993, the Vermont General Assembly approved a constitutional amendment to revise the Constitution in "gender-inclusive" language, replacing gender-specific terms such as "men" and "women" with "persons". The revision was ratified by voters in the general election of November 8, 1994.
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Vermont was an independent country from 1777 to 1791
Vermont's Constitution is the only active constitutional document to have been drafted and ratified outside of the United States. It is also the shortest U.S. state constitution, at 8,295 words. Vermont has held constitutional conventions in 1777, 1786, 1793, 1814, 1822, 1828, 1836, 1843, 1850, 1857, and 1870.
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The 1793 Constitution was amended to remove mention of grievances against King George III and the State of New York
Vermont's Constitution was adopted in 1793, two years after the state was admitted to the Union. It was largely based on the 1777 Constitution of the Vermont Republic, which was drafted in Windsor and amended in 1786. The 1793 Constitution was amended to remove mention of grievances against King George III and the State of New York. This was because, in 1790, New York's legislature had renounced its claims that Vermont was a part of New York.
Vermont held constitutional conventions in 1777, 1786, 1793, 1814, 1822, 1828, 1836, 1843, 1850, 1857, and 1870. The 1786 Constitution continued in effect when Vermont made the transition from independence to statehood in 1791. The governor, the members of the governor's council, and other officers of the state, including judges in all courts, simply continued their terms of office. The 1793 Constitution eliminated all mention of grievances against King George III and against the State of New York. This was an important step in ensuring that Vermont was recognised as a separate state from New York.
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Vermont held constitutional conventions in 1814, 1822, 1828, 1836, 1843, 1850, 1857 and 1870
Vermont was an independent country from 1777 to 1791, and its constitution is the only active constitutional document to have been drafted and ratified outside of the United States. The 1786 Constitution continued in effect when Vermont joined the Union, with the governor, the members of the governor's council, and other officers of the state, including judges in all courts, continuing their terms of office.
The 1793 Constitution eliminated all mention of grievances against King George III and the State of New York. In 1790, New York's legislature renounced its claims that Vermont was part of New York. The Vermont General Assembly approved a constitutional amendment in 1991 and 1993 to authorise the justices of the Vermont Supreme Court to revise the Constitution in "gender-inclusive" language. This revision was ratified by voters in the general election of November 8, 1994.
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In 1994, voters approved an amendment to revise the Constitution in gender-neutral language
Vermont's Constitution was adopted in 1793, two years after Vermont was admitted to the Union in 1791. It is largely based on the 1777 Constitution of the Vermont Republic, which was amended in 1786.
Vermont held constitutional conventions in 1777, 1786, 1793, 1814, 1822, 1828, 1836, 1843, 1850, 1857, and 1870.
In 1991 and again in 1993, the Vermont General Assembly approved a constitutional amendment to revise the Constitution in gender-neutral language. The amendment replaced gender-specific terms such as "men" and "women" with "persons", and the "Freeman's Oath", required of all newly registered voters in the state, was renamed the "Voters' Oath". The revision was ratified by voters in the general election of November 8, 1994.
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Frequently asked questions
Vermont ratified the constitution in 1793.
From 1777 to 1791, Vermont was an independent country, often referred to as the Vermont Republic.
The Constitution of Vermont was largely based on the 1777 Constitution of the Vermont Republic, which was drafted in Windsor in the Old Constitution House and amended in 1786.
