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Delaware

State Constitution

Capital
Dover
Admitted to Union
December 7, 1787
Current Constitution
1897
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Overview

The Delaware Constitution of 1897 serves as the fundamental law of the state, establishing the framework for government and protecting the rights of its citizens.

History

Delaware was admitted to the Union on December 7, 1787.

The current constitution was adopted in 1897. State constitutions are often amended more frequently than the federal Constitution, reflecting changing needs and values of state residents.

Structure of Government

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Legislative

State Legislature

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Executive

Governor & Cabinet

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Judicial

State Courts

Bill of Rights

Like the U.S. Constitution, the Delaware Constitution includes protections for individual rights and liberties. State constitutions often provide broader protections than the federal Constitution, serving as a "floor" rather than a "ceiling" for rights.