10+ hour, 58+ min ago  (644+ words) The Ocean State's constitution is notable for protection of its surrounding waters; an update to the document in the 1980s included more than 40 amendments." This essay is part of a 50-state"series"about the nation's constitutions. We've asked an expert from…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago  (624+ words) The state constitution's strong separation of powers language was written by Thomas Jefferson; he wished the U. S. Constitution had the same." This essay is part of a 50-state"series"about the nation's constitutions. We've asked an expert from each state to…...