Question

What evidence does the author provide to support the statement, "Pennsylvania created the most radical state constitution of the period?" *Select all that apply.

Answer 1

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Pennsylvania created the most radical state constitution of the period. Following the idea of popular rule to its logical conclusion, Pennsylvania created a state government with several distinctive features. First, the Pennsylvania constitution of 1776 abolished property requirements for voting as well as for holding office. If you were an adult man who paid taxes, then you were allowed to vote or even to run for office. This was a dramatic expansion of who was considered a political person, but other aspects of the new state government were even more radical. Pennsylvania also became a "unicameral" government where the legislature only had one body. Furthermore, the office of the governor was entirely eliminated. Radicals in Pennsylvania observed that the governor was really just like a small-scale king and that an upper legislative body (like the House of Lords in Parliament) was supposed to represent wealthy men and aristocrats. Rather than continue those forms of government, the Pennsylvania constitution decided that "the people" could rule most effectively through a single body with complete legislative power.

Answer:

The Pennsylvania Constitution established a unicameral legislative body.

The Pennsylvania Constitution abolished property requirements for voting and holding elected office.

Explanation:

The text above shows how Pennsylvania created a constitution a totally different and radical constitution compared to other American states. This is because Pennsylvania, through its constitution, modified its entire political body, creating a more popular structure and accessible to all citizens. The main changes occurred in terms of who could vote and stand and how the state's legislative body would be established. In summary, these changes are:

• The Pennsylvania Constitution established a unicameral legislative body.
• The Pennsylvania Constitution abolished property requirements for voting and holding elected office.