TIL the state of Rhode Island had no constitution until 1843, instead relying upon the original Royal Charter from King Charles II. Because of a second constitutional convention in 1984, the charter remains the longest serving government of the state at 180 years.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_Rhode_Island
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