Instrument of Government
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For other uses, see Instrument of Government (disambiguation).
The Instrument of Government was a constitution of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland. Drafted by Major-General John Lambert in 1653, it was the first sovereign codified and written constitution in England.
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Original title | The Government of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland and the Dominions thereunto belonging |
Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland
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Presented | 15 December 1653 |
Date effective | 16 December 1653 (Installation of the Lord Protector) |
Chambers | Unicameral (House of Commons) |
Executive | Lord Protector, Council of State |
First legislature | 3 September 1654 |
Repealed | 25 May 1657 (superseded by Humble Petition and Advice) |
Author(s) | John Lambert |
Supersedes | Barebone's Parliament |
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