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    • The Frame of Government of Pennsylvania was a proto-constitution for the Province of Pennsylvania, a proprietary colony granted to William Penn by Charles II of England. The Frame of Government has lasting historical importance as an important step in the development of American and world democracy. … See more

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    William Penn, an English Quaker, sought to construct a new type of community with religious toleration
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    The establishment of Pennsylvania may be the most successful effort of Quakers in colonizing in America. Penn's close relationship with the Crown significantly contributed to the success. His ruling over Pennsylvan… See more

    Legacy and reception

    The Frame of Government has been seen as a significant move towards democracy in America. The political philosophy expounded in the preface to the Frame of 1682 has often been cited and quoted. Voltaire applauded … See more

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    Local government in Pennsylvania consists of five types of local governments: county, township, borough, city, and school district. [12] All of Pennsylvania is included in one of th…
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  1. Proto-constitution for the Province of Pennsylvania
    The Frame of Government of Pennsylvania was a proto-constitution for the Province of Pennsylvania, a proprietary colony granted to William Penn by Charles II of England. The Frame of Government has lasting historical importance as an important step in the development of American and world democracy.

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    What was the frame of government of Pennsylvania?
    The Frame of Government of Pennsylvania was a proto-constitution for the Province of Pennsylvania, a proprietary colony granted to William Penn by Charles II of England. The Frame of Government has lasting historical importance as an important step in the development of American and world democracy.

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    What is a frame of government?
    The Frame of Government was an expression of Penn's religious and political ideas. He sought to create a framework that would frustrate political mischief and prevent a ruler from assuming absolute power to the detriment of the community.

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    What influenced the frame of government of Pennsylvania?
    Also under the influence of republican political theory and humanism, the first version of the Frame of Government of Pennsylvania (now known as the Frame of 1682) incorporated a few pioneering ideas, which were later developed into important elements of modern constitutionalism.

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    What is the governmental structure of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
    The Government of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the governmental structure of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as established by the Pennsylvania Constitution. It is composed of three branches: executive, legislative and judicial. The state capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg. The elected officers are:

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    How is Pennsylvania governed?
    SECTION 1. The commonwealth or state of Pennsylvania shall be governed hereafter by an assembly of representatives of the freemen of the same, and a president and council, in manner and form following— SECT. 2. The supreme legislative power shall be vested in a house of representatives of the freemen of the commonwealth or state of Pennsylvania.

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    Why is the frame of government important?
    The Frame of Government has lasting historical importance as an important step in the development of American and world democracy. William Penn, an English Quaker, sought to construct a new type of community with religious toleration and a great deal of political freedom.

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    6 days ago · The frame of the government of the province of Pensilvania, in America: together with certain laws agreed upon in England, by the Governor and divers freemen of the aforesaid province.

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    Pennsylvania was historically referred to by the nickname Quaker State during the colonial era [223] based on the influential role that William Penn and other Quakers played in establishing the first frame of government constitution for …

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    PLAN OR FRAME OF GOVERNMENT FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OR STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. SECTION 1. The commonwealth or state of Pennsylvania shall be governed hereafter by an assembly of representatives …

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