<span>In a representative form of democracy, it is found that a great deal of authority and influence lies in the hands of regional and local governments. Due to the need to ensure all regions are abiding by certain laws, local governments are granted a greater amount of influence and authority.</span>
American colonists. Its easy really.
I think this would be the Constitution of Massachusetts, created in 1779, approved in 1780. It was actually the first constitution written by a convention and remains the oldest constitution (apart from parts of that of San Marino) still in use.
Im pretty sure they didn't think it was right