1. Writing of the Constitutions

2. North Carolina Constitution
Written 1776

3. N.C. Constitution Written 1776 in HALIFAX, NC
*State Constitutions (1776) came before the U.S. Constitution (1787)
*US Constitutions modeled after the states
WHY WAS THE N.C. STATE CONSTITUTION WRITTEN THE SAME YEAR AS THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?

5. CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION
NC as gone through 2 major changes to their Constitution(1868 and 1970)
WHY MAKE CHANGES?
to eliminate outdated material
Reflect changes in society
Update language

6. AMENDMENTS CHANGES MADE SINCE 1970
lowered voting age from 21 to 18.
Governor can serve 2 consecutive terms
For example Jim Hunt was governor from and then again from
Governor give the power to veto

7. US CONSTITUTION

8. What was it?
Written plan for US government, signed on Sept 17, 1787 in Philadelphia
Ratified (approved)in 1788 when the 9th of 13 state legislatures agreed
Bill of Rights was added in 1791
1st 10 amendments
Protects citizens rights
27 Amendments (changes) have been made since 1791