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Features of new constitution adopted in USA in 1787

Answer Text:
THE USA
The origin of USA dates back to 1776, when the thirteen British Colonies declared their independence from Britain. USA is a federal government, a form of representative democracy comprising a union of 50 states.
They adopted a new constitution in 1787 and has the following features.
a) It is Federal in nature.
b) A written constitution. c) Bill of rights is contained in it.
d) The Supreme Court can only interpret it.
e) Legislature is Bi-cameral i.e. the senate & the House of Representatives forming the congress/two houses.
f) It caters for the separation of powers.
g) Does not provide for secession of a member state.