Constitutional Convention

Alternative meaning: Constitutional convention

A constitutional convention is a gathering of persons for the purpose of drawing up a constitution, or planning to modify one. Examples include the:

• United States Constitutional Convention (1787) – Drafted the United States Constitution for ratification by the states.
• Canada – Charlottetown Conference and Quebec Conference (1864), London Conference (1866).
• Australian constitutional conventions – 1891, 1897, 1973 and 1998.
• German Parliamentary Council (1948) – Drafted the Basic Law of the Federal Republic for ratification by the Lander.
• Scottish Constitutional Convention (1989) – produced a plan for Scottish devolution.
• European Convention (2001) – Drafted the Constitution for Europe for approval by the European Council and ratification by the member states.

See also

• Constituent assembly
• Convention parliament
• Constitutional commission