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Constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Adopted 2005; Amended through 2011 Preamble We, the Congolese People, United by destiny and history encompassing the noble ideas of liberty, of fraternity, of solidarity, of justice, of peace and of work; Animated by our common will to build, in the heart of Africa, a State of Law and a powerful and prosperous Nation, founded […]

Constitution of Djibouti

Adopted 1992; Amended through 2010 Preamble In the name of God All-Powerful The Djiboutian People solemnly proclaim their attachment to the principles of Democracy and of the Rights of Man as they are defined by the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Man and by the African Charter of the Rights of Man and of […]

Constitution of Ivory Coast

Adopted at the Referendum of 23 July 2000 PREAMBLE The People of Côte d’Ivoire, Conscious of their liberty and national identity, of their responsibility before history and humanity; Conscious of their ethnic, cultural and religious diversity, and desirous to build one nation unified in solidarity and prosperous; Convinced that union with respect for diversity assures […]

Constitution of the Cook Islands

Adopted 1965; Amended through 2004 [PREAMBLE IN THE HOLY NAME OF GOD, THE ALMIGHTY, THE EVERLOVING AND THE EVERLASTING We, the people of the Cook Islands, recognising the heritage of Christian principles, Cook Islands custom, and the rule of law, remember to keep holy the Sabbath Day, being that day of the week which, according […]

Constitution of Comoros

Adopted 2001; Amended through 2009 Preamble The Comorian people solemnly affirm their will to draw from Islam, the religion of the state, the permanent inspiration of the principles and rules that govern the Union; to guarantee the pursuit of a common destiny of the Comorians; to give themselves new institutions which are founded on the […]

Constitution of Chad

Adopted 1996; Amended through 2005 Preamble Chad, proclaimed a Republic on 28 November 1958, acceded to national and International sovereignty [on] 11 August 1960. Since that date, it has experienced a momentous institutional and political evolution. Years of dictatorship and of [a] single party prevented the emergence of any democratic culture and political pluralism. The […]

Constitution of the Central African Republic

Adopted 2004; Amended through 2010 Preamble The Central African People Proud of their national unity, linguistic [unity] and of their ethnic, cultural and religious diversity which contribute to the enrichment of their personality, Convinced of the urgent necessity to preserve national unity and peace, guarantees of economic and social progress, Conscious that only the persistent […]

Constitution of the Republic of Cameroon

Law No. 96-06 of 18 January 1996 to amend the Constitution of 2 June 1972 The National Assembly has deliberated and adopted; The President of the Republic hereby enacts the law set out below: CONSTITUTION of the Republic of Cameroon PREAMBLE We, the people of Cameroon, Proud of our linguistic and cultural diversity, an enriching […]

Constitution Order of the Cayman Islands

The introduction of a renewed Cayman Islands Constitution is a triumph for the people, and for the democratic process. After an extensive period of discussion and negotiations, and the first local Referendum, the new Cayman Islands Constitution was approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Privy Council on June 10, 2009 and came into force […]

Constitution of the Republic of Cape Verde

1992, Amended in 1999 NATIONAL POPULAR ASSEMBLY By popular mandate, the National Popular Assembly, under the provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) of Article 58 of the Constitution, decrees the following: Article 1. (1) Articles 1 to 93 and Article 96 of the Political Constitution of the Republic of Cape Verde, approved in the 9th […]

Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia

Adopted September 21, 1993 PREAMBLE ***** WE, THE PEOPLE OF CAMBODIA Having known a grand civilization of a prosperous, powerful, and glorious nation whose prestige radiates like a diamond, Having endured sufferings and destructions and having experienced a tragic decline in the course of the two decades, Having awakened, stood up with a resolute determination […]

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 […]