Which is the first written constitution of the world?
A. India
B. Norway
C. United States of America
D. Belgium
Answer - United States of America
Explanation: The world's first written constitution belongs to the United States of America. The first written constitution was adopted in the United States on June 21, 1788. India has the largest written constitution in the world. The US Constitution is made up of seven articles, a preamble and a concluding endorsement. In addition, the Constitution has a Bill of Rights and several amendments. In May, 1787 the 55th Delegation to the United States Constitutional Convention convened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Philadelphia Convention is credited with writing the US Constitution, and James Madison is known as the father of the United States Constitution. James Madison wrote many words in the US Constitution.
Delaware was the first state to ratify the constitution on December 7, 1787. New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify on June 22, 1788.
The Constitution of Norway is the second oldest constitution in the world, which is still in use. The Constitution of Norway was enacted on 17 May 1814.
The Constitution of the Netherlands is the third oldest constitution in the world. The original constitution was adopted in 1815, and then it was greatly amended on October 11, 1848.
The Constitution of Belgium is the fourth oldest constitution in the world, it was enacted by the National Congress in February of 1831. At that time Belgium declared independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands and established itself as a constitutional monarchy under King Leopold. The Constitution of Denmark is the fifth oldest constitution in the world.
