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Constitution of Madagascar

Passed by 74% of the voters in November 2010 Preamble The sovereign Malagasy People, Affirming its belief in Andriamanitra Andriananahary, Resolute to promote and to develop its heritage of society living in harmony and respectful of otherness, of the wealth and of the dynamism of its cultural and spiritual values through the « fanahy maha-olona […]

Constitution of the Republic of Macedonia

Constitution adopted 1991; amended through 2011 Preamble Taking as the points of departure the historical, cultural, spiritual and statehood heritage of the Macedonian people and their struggle over centuries for national and social freedom as well as for the creation of their own state, and particularly the traditions of statehood and legality of the Krushevo […]

Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania

Adopted by citizens of the Republic of Lithuania in the Referendum of 25 October 1992; entered into force November 2, 1992. THE LITHUANIAN NATION – having created the State of Lithuania many centuries ago, – having based its legal foundations on the Lithuanian Statutes and the Constitutions of the Republic of Lithuania, – having for centuries […]

Constitutional Declaration of Libya

Finalized August 3, 2011 after the overthrow of Moammar Gaddafi and remains in effect until a permanent constitution can be drafted and ratified by referendum. In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate The Interim Transitional National Council In view of our belief in the Revolution of the7th day of February, 2011 AD corresponding […]

Constitution of the Republic of Liberia

Entered into force January 6, 1989 PREAMBLE We the People of the Republic of Liberia: Acknowledging our devout gratitude to God for our existence as a Free, Sovereign and Independent State, and relying on His Divine Guidance for our survival as a Nation; Realizing from many experiences during the course of our national existence which […]

Constitution of Lesotho

Adopted in 1993, Amended 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001 CHAPTER I: THE KINGDOM AND ITS CONSTITUTION 1- The Kingdom and its territory (1) Lesotho shall be a sovereign democratic kingdom. … 2- The Constitution This Constitution is the supreme law of Lesotho and if any other law is inconsistent with this Constitution, that other law shall, […]

Constitution of Lebanon

Promulgated May 23, 1926; amended through 1995 PART ONE FUNDAMENTAL PROVISIONS PREAMBLE (INTRODUCED BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1990) (A) Lebanon is a sovereign, free, and independent country. It is a final homeland for all its citizens. It is unified in its territory, people, and institutions within the boundaries defined in this constitution […]

The Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

The people of Latvia, in freely elected Constitutional Assembly, have adopted the following State Constitution: The State of Latvia, proclaimed on 18 November 1918, has been established by uniting historical Latvian lands and on the basis of the unwavering will of the Latvian nation to have its own State and its inalienable right of self-determination […]

Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Laos

LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC PEACE INDEPENDENCE DEMOCRACY UNITY PROSPERITY President’s Office DECREE of the PRESIDENT of the LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC On the Promulgation of the Amended Constitution of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Pursuant to Chapter V, Article 53, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Pursuant to Resolution No. […]

Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic

Passed by referendum June 27, 2010 We, the people of Kyrgyzstan, Paying tribute to the memory of heroes who rendered life for freedom of the people; Confirming adherence to the goal to build free and democratic state based on respect and protection of human rights; Expressing unstinting conviction and firm will to develop and enhance […]

Constitution of Kuwait

Adopted 1962; reinstated 1992 Preamble In the Name of God the Compassionate, the Merciful We, Abdallah Al Salem Al Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, Desirous of fulfilling all of the exigencies of democratic rule in our beloved homeland; constitution Confident in the role this Nation can play in the wake of Arab nationalism, […]

Constitution of the Republic of Kiribati

NOTE: Island nation gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1979. Constitution adopted 1979, amended 1995 We the people of Kiribati, acknowledging God as the Almighty Father in whom we put our trust, and with faith in the enduring value of our traditions and heritage, do now grant ourselves this Constitution establishing a sovereign […]

Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Adopted in August 30, 1995 republican referendum. Came into effect on September 5, 1995 the day the results of referendum were published. The amendments and additions made by Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan of October 7, 1998, Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan of May 21, 2007, Law of the Republic of […]

Constitution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Adopted January 11, 1952; amended through 2012 We, Talal the First, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in accordance with Article 25 of the Constitution, and pursuant to the decision of the Senate and of the House of Representatives, hereby approve this revised Constitution and decree its promulgation. Chapter 1 – The State and […]

Constitution of Iraq

Adopted October, 2005 The Preamble In the name of God, the Most merciful, the Most compassionate {We have honored the sons of Adam} We, the people of Mesopotamia, the homeland of the apostles and prophets, resting place of the virtuous imams, cradle of civilization, crafters of writing, and home of numeration. Upon our land the […]

Constitution of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

NOTE: Not to be confused with Equatorial Guinea or the Republic of Guniea. Adopted 1984, Amended through 1996 PREAMBLE In an exemplary manner the Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC), having been founded on 19 September 1956, has accomplished its political and military action plan [Programa Minimo], consisting of liberating the […]

Constitution of the Republic of Guinea

Constitution of the Republic of Guinea Adopted 2010 NOTE: Also known as Guinea-Conakry. Not to be confused with Equatorial Guinea or Guinea-Bissau. Preamble By its vote of 28 September 1958, the People of Guinea opted for freedom and constituted, [on] 2 October 1958, a sovereign State: THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA; Drawing [tirant] the lessons from […]

Constitution of Grenada

Entered into force February, 1973; Suspended 1979 due to overthrow of government; reinstated 1991; amended through 1992 Preamble Whereas the people of Grenada a- have affirmed that their nation is founded upon principles that acknowledge the fatherhood and supremacy of God and man’s duties toward his fellow man; b- recognise that, inasmuch as spiritual development […]

Constitution of the Republic of Ghana

Adopted 1992 Preamble IN THE NAME OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD We the People of Ghana, IN EXERCISE of our natural and inalienable right to establish a framework of government which shall secure for ourselves and posterity the blessings of liberty, equality of opportunity and prosperity; IN A SPIRIT of friendship and peace with all peoples of the […]

Constitution of the Republic of Georgia

Adopted August 24, 1995; went into force October 17, 1995; amended through 2010 Preamble The citizens of Georgia, Whose firm will is to establish a democratic social order, economic freedom, a rule-of-law based social State, To secure universally recognised human rights and freedoms, To enhance the state independence and peaceful relations with other people, bearing in […]

Constitution of the Republic of Gambia

Adopted 1997; Amended 2001 Preamble In the name of God, the Almighty, We the people of The Gambia have accomplished a great and historic task. We have had our say on how we should be governed. For this Constitution contains our will and resolve for good governance and a just, secure and prosperous society. Our […]

Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Adopted October 24, 1979 Article 1 The form of government of Iran is that of an Islamic Republic, endorsed by the people of Iran on the basis of their longstanding belief in the sovereignty of truth and Qur’anic justice, in the referendum of Farvardin 9 and 10 in the year 1358 of the solar Islamic […]

Constitution of the Republic of Fiji

Adopted September 2013 PREAMBLE WE, THE PEOPLE OF FIJI, RECOGNISING the indigenous people or the iTaukei, their ownership of iTaukei lands, their unique culture, customs, traditions and language; RECOGNISING the indigenous people or the Rotuman from the island of Rotuma, their ownership of Rotuman lands, their unique culture, customs, traditions and language; RECOGNISING the descendants […]

Constitution of Gabon

Adopted 1991; Amended through 1997 Preamble The Gabonese people, conscious of its responsibility before History, animated by the willingness to assure its independence and its national unity, to organize the common life according to the principles of national sovereignty, pluralist democracy, social justice, and republican legality; Solemnly affirms its adherence to the rights of man […]

Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Adopted Dec. 8, 1994; Updated Sept. 200 Preamble We, the Nations, Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia: Strongly committed, in full and free exercise of our right to self-determination, to building a political community founded on the rule of law and capable of ensuring a lasting peace, guaranteeing a democratic order, and advancing our economic and […]

Constitution of the Republic of Estonia

Entered into force March 7, 1992; amended through 2011 With unwavering faith and a steadfast will to strengthen and develop the state which embodies the inextinguishable right of the people of Estonia to national self-determination and which was proclaimed on 24 February 1918, which is founded on liberty, justice and the rule of law, […]

Constitution of Eritrea

Adopted May 23, 1997 PREAMBLE We the people of Eritrea, united in a common struggle for our rights and common destiny: With Eternal Gratitude to the scores of thousands of our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the causes of our rights and independence, during the long and heroic revolutionary struggle for liberation, and to […]

Constitution of Equatorial Guinea

Adopted 1991; Amended 1995 PREAMBLE We the people of Equatorial Guinea, Conscious of our responsibility before God and history; Driven by the will to safeguard our independence, organize and consolidate our national unity; Desirous of upholding the authoritic African spirit of family and community set-up adapted to the new social and legal structures of the […]

Constitution of Dominica

Adopted 1978, reformed 1983,1984 SCHEDULE 1 TO THE ORDER The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica WHEREAS the People of Dominica- have affirmed that the Commonwealth of Dominica is founded upon principles that acknowledge the supremacy of God, faith in fundamental human rights and freedoms, the position of the family in a society of free men and […]

Constitution of the Republic of the Congo

(Also known as Congo-Brazzaville) Adopted March 12, 1992 Preamble Unity, Work, Progress, Justice, Dignity, Liberty, Peace, Prosperity, and Love for the Fatherland have been since independence, notably under mono-partyism, hypothesized or retarded by totalitarianism, the confusion of authorities, nepotism, ethnocentrism, regionalism, social inequalities, and violations of fundamental rights and liberties. Intolerance and political violence have […]