<P> The state's second constitution was adopted on June 29, 1844 . Among its provisions was a distinct separation of powers into three branches (executive, legislative and judicial branches), limiting the right to vote to white males, and granted the people (as opposed to the legislature) the right of a popular election for the state's governor . The document limited the state government's ability to accumulate public debt . </P> <P> Concession and Agreement was a legal document that guaranteed rights; including, but not only, religious freedom . It served as the basic governing document of the colony of New Jersey . Although the document is most commonly recognized as an enticement for settlers, it is in the basic form of any colonial charter or constitution, and guarantees such rights . </P> <P> In 1681, West Jersey adopted a constitution . </P> <Dl> <Dd> See footnote </Dd> </Dl>

On the issue of voting how did new jersey's state constitution differ from others at the time