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For example, Virginia has fully revised its constitution six times and amended it much more often. Just as a state may independently interpret provisions in a state constitution, a state court may also use independent methods of interpretation.
Virginia created its first state constitution in 1776. Since then, Virginia has fully revised its constitution six times, with additional adjustments along the way.
Virginias constitution has undergone regular revision during the nearly two centuries between adoption of the original and current constitution. Conventions were held to draft new constitutions or make extensive changes in 182930, 185051, 1861, 1864, 186768, and 190102.
Consolidated government would put an end to Virginias liberties and state government. Nine states making a new nation without the rest would abrogate treaties and place Virginia in great peril.
The Virginia Convention that met in Williamsburg from May 6 through July 5, 1776, unanimously adopted a Declaration of Rights on June 12 and about two weeks later, on June 29, unanimously adopted the first constitution of the independent Commonwealth of Virginia.

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The committee draft was written chiefly by George Mason, and the final version was adopted by the Virginia Convention with docHub amendments by Robert C. Nicholas and James Madison on June 12, 1776.

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