Which statement about the Massachusetts state constitution is FALSE?
A) It was drafted by a special convention called for just that purpose.
B) It was put directly to the state´s voters for ratification.
C) It enshrined the ideal of rule by a "natural aristocracy" of talent.
D) It served as a model for the drafting and ratification of the federal Constitution.
E) It could only be amended by another special convention.

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The Massachusetts state constitution did not enshrine the ideal of rule by a "natural aristocracy" of talent. This statement is false. The constitution did, however, establish a system of checks and balances and a separation of powers, as well as embodying principles of representative government, popular sovereignty, and individual rights.

Which Statement About the Massachusetts State Constitution Is FALSE