USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1639, the Connecticut Colony wrote and adopted the Fundamental Orders. This document reflected our independent spirit and is considered by many to be the first written constitution of a democratic government. That’s why Connecticut is nicknamed “The Constitution State."

Detailed explanation-2: -The Fundamental Orders were adopted by the Connecticut Colony council on January 24 [O.S. January 14] 1639. The fundamental orders describe the government set up by the Connecticut River towns, setting its structure and powers. They wanted the government to have access to the open ocean for trading.

Detailed explanation-3: -Declaration of Rights – Analogous to the United States Bill of Rights, providing rights to speech, assembly, speedy trial, bearing of arms, and religion, among others. Of the Distribution of Powers – Establishes three branches of government in the state: legislative, executive, and judicial.

Detailed explanation-4: -Under the Charter those who had the right to vote were white adult males owning land and property worth 50 shillings, who were of “sober conversation and quiet, peaceable behavior", were certified by the Town offi-cials and admitted by the General Assembly to freemen status.