[amp_mcq option1=”Switzerland” option2=”Britain” option3=”U.S.A” option4=”Japan” correct=”option1″]
The correct answer is: A. Switzerland
The concept of a constitution first originated in Switzerland. The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 by the signing of the Federal Charter by three cantons (states): Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden. The Federal Charter was the first written constitution in the world. It established a confederation of cantons that was governed by a council of representatives from each canton. The Federal Charter was later amended several times, and in 1848, it was replaced by the Swiss Federal Constitution. The Swiss Federal Constitution is the supreme law of Switzerland. It establishes the basic principles of the Swiss government and defines the rights and freedoms of Swiss citizens.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Britain did not have a written constitution until 1689, when the Bill of Rights was passed.
- The United States did not have a written constitution until 1789, when the Constitution of the United States was ratified.
- Japan did not have a written constitution until 1947, when the Constitution of Japan was adopted.