Written constitutions were more difficult to frame in Latin America than in the United States mainly because Latin American leaders had less experience with government,and creole elites prevented mass participation in public affairs.

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Latin America had a history of autocratic governments under colonial rule, and therefore, Latin American leaders had less experience with government compared to their counterparts in the United States. Additionally, creole elites in Latin America were resistant to mass participation in public affairs, which made it difficult to frame written constitutions that reflected the interests of the broader population.

Written Constitutions Were More Difficult to Frame in Latin America