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Constitution of the Republic of Burundi

Adopted 2005 Preamble WE, BURUNDIAN PEOPLE Conscious of our responsibilities and of our duties before history and the future generations; Reaffirming our faith in the ideal of peace, of reconciliation and of national unity in accordance with the Agreement of Arusha for Peace and Reconciliation in Burundi of August the 28th, 2000 and with the […]

Constitution of Burkina Faso

Adopted June 11, 1991; amended through 2012 Preamble We, the Sovereign People of Burkina Faso: CONSCIOUS of our responsibilities and of our duties before history and before humanity; STRENGTHENED by the democracies [we have] acquired; COMMITTED to preserve those acquired and animated by a will to construct a State of law guaranteeing the exercise of […]

Constitution of Brunei Darussalam

Adopted in 1959; Amended through 1984 Preamble In the name of GOD, the Compassionate, the Merciful, PRAISE be to GOD, the Lord of the Universe, and may the benediction and peace of God be upon Our Leader Muhammad and upon all his Relations and Friends. BY THE GRACE OF GOD, OMAR ALI SAIFUDDIN SA’ADUL KHAIRI […]

Constitution of Botswana

Effective September 30, 1966 CHAPTER I The Republic (ss 1-2) [Ch0000s1] 1. Declaration of Republic Botswana is a sovereign Republic. [Ch0000s2] 2. Public Seal The Public Seal of the Republic shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under an Act of Parliament. CHAPTER II Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the […]

Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Signed Dec. 14, 1995, Amended 2009 PREAMBLE Based on respect for human dignity, liberty, and equality, Dedicated to peace, justice, tolerance, and reconciliation, Convinced that democratic governmental institutions and fair procedures best produce peaceful relations within a pluralist society, Desiring to promote the general welfare and economic growth through the protection of private property and […]

Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan

Adopted July 18, 2008 Preamble WE, the people of Bhutan: BLESSED by the Triple Gem, the protection of our guardian deities, the wisdom of our leaders, the everlasting fortunes of the Pelden Drukpa and the guidance of His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck; SOLEMNLY pledging ourselves to strengthen the sovereignty of Bhutan, […]

Constitution of the People’s Republic of Benin

The High Council of the Republic, in accordance with the Constitutional Law of August 13, 1990 has proposed; The Béninese people have adopted in the Constituent referendum of December 2, 1990 the Constitution; The President of the Republic promulgates the Constitution whose contents follow: PREAMBLE Dahomey, proclaimed a Republic on December 4, 1958, acceded to […]

Constitution of the Republic of Belarus

Adopted 1994, Amended 1996 and 2004 We, the People of the Republic of Belarus, (of Belarus), proceeding from the assumption of responsibility for the present and future of Belarus, recognizing ourselves as a full-fledged subject of the international community and conforming our adherence to values common to all mankind, founding ourselves on our inalienable right […]

Constitution of the Republic of Angola

Gained independence from Portugal in 1975. First constitution in 1975, second in 1992 and current constitution went into force on February 5, 2010 LUANDA, 21 January 2010 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA PREAMBLE We, the people of Angola, through its lawful representatives, the legislators of the nation, freely elected in the parliamentary elections of […]

Constitution of the Republic of Armenia

Adopted on 5 July, 1995, by a referendum. Amendments were adopted on 27 November, 2005, by a referendum. The Armenian people — recognising as a basis the fundamental principles of the Armenian statehood and the pan-national aspirations enshrined in the Declaration on the Independence of Armenia, having fulfilled the sacred behest of its freedom-loving ancestors […]

The Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Continuing the centuries-long statehood traditions, taking as a basis the principles expressed in the Constitution act “On the State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan”, desiring to provide prosperity and welfare of the whole society and each individual, wishing to establish freedom and security, understanding the responsibility before the past, present and future generations, using […]

Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

BISMILLAH-AR-RAHMAN-AR-RAHIM (In the name of Allah, the Beneficient, the Merciful)/ In the name of the Creator, the Merciful.] PREAMBLE We, the people of Bangladesh, having proclaimed our independence on the 26th day of March, 1971 and through a historic struggle for national liberation], established the independent, sovereign People’s Republic of Bangladesh; Pledging that the high ideals […]

Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain

Adopted Feb. 14, 2002 [Preamble] Foreword to the Constitution In the name of God on high, and with His blessing, and with His help, we Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Sovereign of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in line with our determination, certainty, faith, and awareness of our national, pan-Arab and international responsibilities; and in acknowledgment […]

Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 1981 No. 1106 ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA The Antigua and Barbuda Constitution Order 1981 Made: 31st July 1981 Coming into Operation: 31st October 1981 At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 31st day of July 1981 Present, The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council Whereas the status of association of Antigua with the United […]

Constitution of Andorra

Adopted April 1993 PREAMBLE The Andorran People, with full liberty and independence, and in the exercise of their own sovereignty, Conscious of the need to conform the institutional structure of Andorra to the new circumstances brought about by the evolution of the geographical, historical and socio-cultural environment in which it is situated, as well as […]

Constitution of the Democratic People’s Republic of Algeria

Adopted, 1989, Reinstated 1996, Amended through 2008 Preamble The Algerian people is a free people, decided to remain free. Its history is a long chain of battles which have made Algeria forever a country of freedom and dignity. Placed in the heart of the great moments which the Mediterranean has known in the course of […]

Constitution of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Adopted Oct. 17, 1868 Amended as of Jan. 12, 1998 Chapter I The State, its Territory, and the Grand Duke Article 1 [Independent State] The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a democratic, free, independent, and indivisible State. Article 2 [Boundaries] The boundaries and chief towns of judicial or administrative districts and of cantons and communes […]

Constitution of the Principality of Liechtenstein

Promulgated Oct. 5, 1921 Updated 2003 We, John II, by the Grace of God, Prince Regnant of Liechtenstein, Duke of Troppau, Count of Rietberg, etc. etc. etc. make known that the Constitution of 26 September 1862 has been modified by Us with the assent of Our Diet as follows: Chapter I The Principality Art. 1[1] […]

Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo

Adopted April 9, 2008 Amended through March 26, 2013 We, the people of Kosovo, Determined to build a future of Kosovo as a free, democratic and peace-loving country that will be a homeland to all of its citizens; Committed to the creation of a state of free citizens that will guarantee the rights of every […]

Constitution of the Republic of Moldova

Adopted on 29 July 1994, amended and supplemented on 5 July 2000 Amended by: 1- Law no. 351-XV of 12 July 2001 (“Monitorul Oficial” no. 90-91/699 of 2 August 2001) 2- Law no. 1469-XV of 21 November 2002 (“Monitorul Oficial” no. 169/1290 of 12 December 2002) 3- Law no. 1470-XV of 21 November 2002 (“Monitorul […]

Constitution of Monaco

Adopted 1911, heavily revised in Dec. 1962 by Prince Rainier III, amended through 2002. Chapter I The Principality – The Public Powers Art 1 The Principality of Monaco is a sovereign and independent State within the framework of the general principles of international law and of the particular conventions with France. The territory of the […]

Cyprus Constitution

Adopted on: 16 Aug 1960 Part 1 General Provisions Article 1 The State of Cyprus is an independent and sovereign Republic with a presidential regime, the President being Greek and the Vice-President being Turk elected by the Greek and the Turkish Communities of Cyprus respectively as hereinafter in this Constitution provided. Article 2 For the […]

The Constitution of the Republic of Croatia

I- HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS The millennial national identity of the Croatian nation and the continuity of its statehood, confirmed by the course of its entire historical experience in various political forms and by the perpetuation and growth of state-building ideas based on the historical right to full sovereignty of the Croatian nation, manifested itself: in the […]

Constitution of the Republic of Iceland

(No. 33, 17 June 1944, as amended 30 May 1984, 31 May 1991, 28 June 1995 and 24 June 1999) I- Article 1 Iceland is a Republic with a parliamentary government. Article 2 Althingi and the President of Iceland jointly exercise legislative power. The President and other governmental authorities referred to in this Constitution and […]

Constitution of Hungary

THE FUNDAMENTAL LAW OF HUNGARY[1] (25 April 2011) God bless the Hungarians NATIONAL AVOWAL WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE HUNGARIAN NATION, at the beginning of the new millennium, with a sense of responsibility for every Hungarian, hereby proclaim the following: We are proud that our king Saint Stephen built the Hungarian State on solid ground […]

The Constitution of Greece

In the name of the Holy and Consubstantial and Indivisible Trinity THE FIFTH REVISIONARY PARLIAMENT OF THE HELLENES RESOLVES PART ONE BASIC PROVISIONS SECTION I THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT Article 1 1- The form of government of Greece is that of a parliamentary republic. 2- Popular sovereignty is the foundation of government. 3- All powers […]

Constitution of Romania

TITLE I – General principles ARTICLE 1 – Romanian State (1) Romania is a sovereign, independent, unitary and indivisible National State. (2) The form of government of the Romanian State is a Republic. (3) Romania is a democratic and social state, governed by the rule of law, in which human dignity, the citizens’ rights and […]

Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria

Promulgated, State Gazette No. 56/13.07.1991 (effective 13.07.1991), amended and supplemented, SG No. 85/26.09.2003, SG No. 18/25.02.2005, SG No. 27/31.03.2006, Decision No. 7 of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Bulgaria of 13.09.2006 – SG No. 78/26.09.2006, SG No. 12/6.02.2007 Preamble We, the National Representatives of the Seventh Grand National Assembly, aspiring to express the […]

Constitution of the Republic of Albania

Note: Text approved by referendum on 22 November 1998 and promulgated on 28 November 1998; changes to articles 109/1 and 154/1, /2 made by law no. 9675 of 13 January 2007; changes to articles 64, 65, 67, 68, 87, 88, 104, 105 and 149 and the repeal of Part Twelve made by law no. 9904 […]

Constitution of the Czech Republic

Adopted Dec. 16, 1992 Updated as of March 8, 2012 Preamble We, the citizens of the Czech Republic in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia, at the time of the restoration of an independent Czech state, faithful to all good traditions of the long-existing statehood of the Czech Crown, as well as of Czechoslovak statehood, resolved to […]