Subject- History
Question- What are some similarities of the Pennsylvania constitution and the us constitution?
Answer- Similarities of the Pennsylvania Constitution, and the United States Constitution
*Both address 3 branches of government
*They both allow amendments
Differences
*The US Constitution has no provisions regarding:
*Ineligibility due to criminal convictions
*Education
*Support for widows and orphans
*PA focuses more on individuals
*The PA Constitution states people have rights to clean air, water, and natural resources
*US senators serve 6 years, PA senators serve 4 years
*PA senators can be younger
*Judges have to retire at age 75 (PA)