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Where did Smuts draw the model for the Union of South Africa's constitution?

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  • Transvaal Colony's constitution

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Transvaal Colony's constitution served as the primary inspiration for the model of the Union of South Africa's constitution. Jan Smuts, a key figure in South Africa's constitutional development, drew heavily from the Transvaal constitution, particularly in its provisions for a strong executive and the incorporation of elements from various other constitutions, such as the British and American systems.
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