Constitution of Connecticut

Constitution of the State of Connecticut
Overview
JurisdictionConnecticut, United States
RatifiedDecember 14, 1965; 58 years ago (1965-12-14)
Date effectiveDecember 30, 1965; 58 years ago (1965-12-30)
ChambersTwo (bicameral Connecticut General Assembly)
ExecutiveGovernor of Connecticut
JudiciaryJudiciary of Connecticut
History
Amendments31

The Constitution of the State of Connecticut is the basic governing document of the U.S. state of Connecticut. It was approved by referendum on December 14, 1965, and proclaimed by the governor as adopted on December 30. It comprises 14 articles and has been amended 31 times.

This constitution replaced the earlier constitution of 1818. It is the state's second constitution since the establishment of the United States. An earlier constitution dating from colonial times, the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, remained the basis of government even as Connecticut gained its independence from Great Britain, existed as an independent polity, and joined the United States.