The current Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , most recently revised in 1968, forms the law for the United States Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . Although considered a new document, it is heavily based on the previous Constitution of 1874, and is often considered a revision of the earlier version. The state constitution may only be amended after a majority vote of two consecutive sessions of the Pennsylvania General Assembly General Assembly and an affirmative vote by the electorate. Emergency amendments are permitted by a vote of two thirds of the General Assembly and an affirmative vote by the electorate within one month. History Pennsylvania has had five constitutions since independence 1776, 1790, 1838, 1874, and 1968. Prior to that, the province of Pennsylvania was governed for a century by a Frame of Government, of which there were four versions 1682, 1683, 1696, and 1701. ref 23 Pennsylvania Law Weekly 324 March 27, 2010 http www.jenkinslaw.org collection researchguides publications ann constitutions.php ref References reflist colwidth 60em See also Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776 External links http sites.state.pa.us PA Constitution.html The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania http www.jenkinslaw.org collection researchguides publications ann constitutions.php Pennsylvania s Constitutions and the Amendment Process Where it Began, Where it is Now http www.paconstitution.duq.edu Pennsylvania Constitution Web Page http www.yale.edu lawweb avalon states pa08.htm Text of 1776 Constitution Pennsylvania expand USsubconstitutions Category Pennsylvania Constitutions Pennsylvania Constitution Current Pennsylvania stub ... more details
This is not a direct copy of the constitution and does not belong in Wikisource Politics of Estonia The Constitution ... development The first Constitution of the Republic of Estonia 1920 1933 title The first Constitution ... Estonian Institute accessdate 31 October 2010 ref . A second constitution was adopted on 24 January 1934 following a referendum in 1933, and was in force until a third constitution was enacted on 1 ... development The second Constitution of the Republic of Estonia 1934 1937 and the coup d etat of 1934 title The second Constitution of the Republic of Estonia 1934 1937 and the coup d etat of 1934. author ... in its historical development The third Constitution of the Republic of Estonia de facto 1938 1940, de jure 1938 1992 title The third Constitution of the Republic of Estonia de facto 1938 1940, de jure ... 31 October 2010 ref when the fourth and current Constitution of the Republic of Estonia was adopted ... development Restoration of independence and the fourth Constitution 1992 title Restoration of independence and the fourth Constitution 1992 author Mart Nutt date 09.10.2009 work Estonica publisher Estonian Institute accessdate 31 October 2010 ref History First Constitution 1920 1933 The first constitution ..., baron de Montesquieu Montesquieu . The constitution provided for a high degree of public initiative and for referenda. Despite the constitution being modelled upon Montesquieu s ideas, there existed ... of government was the State Elder. Second Constitution 1934 1938 Due to the instability of the government, attempts were made to redraft the constitution, with a referendum held in 1932 to consider ... into force on 24 January 1934. This second constitution established a more authoritarian state order ... under this new constitution, Konstantin P ts who had been elected head of State under the new constitution seized power in a bloodless coup d etat on the 12th March 1934. Suspending the existing constitution P ts initiated preparation of a third constitution. Third Constitution de facto 1938 1940, de ... more details
Infobox newspaper name The Lawton Constitution logo image caption type Broadsheet format Daily newspaper owners Bill W. Burgess, Jr. and Brad W. Burgess founder publisher editor assoceditor maneditor David Hale newseditor Dee Ann Patterson managingeditordesign campuseditor campuschief opeditor sportseditor Joey Goodman photoeditor staff foundation political language ceased publication headquarters Lawton, Oklahoma Lawton , Oklahoma circulation 21,281 sister newspapers ISSN 0889 566X oclc 12239552 website http swoknews.com swoknews.com The Lawton Constitution is a daily newspaper published in Lawton, Oklahoma Lawton , Oklahoma . It began publishing in 1904. John Shepler bought the paper in 1910. It remained with successive generations of Shepler s family until his great grandsons, Don and Steve Bentley, ref http swoknews.com main.asp?SectionID 46&SubSectionID 300&TM 32715.16 The Lawton Constitution Your locally owned newspaper , Lawton Constitution accessed March 5, 2012 . ref sold the paper on March 1, 2012. The new owners are brothers Bill and Brad Burgess, who are lawyers and businessmen in Lawton. ref http newsok.com lawton constitution sold under new ownership article 3654253 Lawton Constitution sold, under new ownership Brothers Brad and Bill Burgess took over the newspaper Thursday. The Oklahoman , March 3, 2012. ref ref http swoknews.com main.asp?SectionID 11&SubSectionID 98&ArticleID 41519&TM 34746.81 BBurgess brothers continue news tradition Sons of Army sergeant acquire The Constitution from longtime publishers , Lawton Constitution , March 4, 2012. ref References Reflist External links http www.swoknews.com The Lawton Constitution Oklahoma newspaper stub Category Publications established in 1904 Category Newspapers published in Oklahoma ... more details
File Constitution society logo.JPG thumb 200px The Constitution Society logo. The Constitution Society is an independent, non aligned educational trust based near Westminster , England . It was established in 2009 to promote public understanding of the British Constitution and to work to encourage informed debate between legislators, academics and the public about proposals for constitutional change. ConSoc has provided evidence for Parliamentary Select Committees and published research subsequently used to support successful amendments tabled in the House of Lords . ref cite web author The Constitution Committtee of the House of Lords title Evidence to the Lords Committee on the Constitution, including a memorandum from The Constiution Society url http www.parliament.uk documents lords committees constitution CRP FinalforWeb130511.pdf date 13 May 2011 ref ref cite web author The Lord Rooker title Evidence to the Lords Committee on the Parliamentary Voting systems and Constituencies Bill, citing research by The Constiution Society url http www.publications.parliament.uk pa ld201011 ldhansrd ... of a written constitution. Aims Though neutral about substantive constitutional issues, The Constitution Society strongly supports due process and good government and believes that constitutional ... and broad consultation. Web site The Constitution Society s website, http www.consoc.org.uk .... ref cite web title The Supreme Court Blog reports an interview with Lord Phillips carried out by The Constitution Society url http ukscblog.com lord phillips interviewed by the constitution society date 14 March 2010 ref ref cite web title UCL s Constitution Unit talks to The Constitution Society url http www.ucl.ac.uk constitution unit constitution unit news 201210 date 20 December 2010 ref ... and to the All Party Parliamentary Group on the British Constitution . References Reflist 1 DEFAULTSORT Constitution Society Category Charities based in London Category 2009 establishments in the United ... more details
The Kremsier Constitution or Kremsier Draft German language German lang de Kremsierer Verfassungsentwurf or lang de Kremsierer Entwurf was a draft constitution of the Austrian Empire drafted by the Kremsier Parliament from October 1848 to early March 1849. ref cite book title Diglossia and Power Language Policies and Practice in the 19th Century Habsburg Empire last Schjerve first Rosita Rindler year 2003 page 75 series Language, Power, and Social Process volume 9 publisher Walter de Gruyter location Berlin isbn 978 3 11 017654 4 url http books.google.com books?id JOTFCTYSjicC&pg PA75 ref harv ref The Kremsier Parliament had moved from Vienna to Kremsier after the failed Vienna Uprising . It was preempted by the imposed MarchConstitution of Austria MarchConstitution within days of its publication. References reflist Austria hist stub Category Legal history of Austria Category Revolutions of 1848 Category 1849 in Austria Category Defunct constitutions cs Krom sk stava de Kremsierer Entwurf ... more details
File Constitution gardens.jpg thumb right Constitution Gardens Image Constitution gardens satellite image.jpg thumb United States Geological Survey USGS satellite image of Constitution Gardens, located north of the reflecting pool, northeast of the Lincoln Memorial 1 on the image , east of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial 2 on the image , and northwest of the National World War II Memorial 3 on the image . File Constitution Gardens Washington, DC.jpg thumb East side of the Constitution Gardens Constitution Gardens is a park area in Washington, D.C. , United States , located within the boundaries of the National Mall . ref Citation title Foundation Statement for the National Mall and Pennsylvania ... by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial , on the east by 17th St NW, on the north by Constitution Avenue ... 2 40 W type landmark display title Constitution Gardens has a small pond, which contains an island open to pedestrians. The land that became Constitution Gardens was originally submerged beneath the Potomac ... on the land, and in 1976, Constitution Gardens was finally dedicated as a living legacy American ... Wall was also dedicated within Constitution Gardens. President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the park a living legacy tribute to the United States ConstitutionConstitution on September 17, 1986 in honor of the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution, one year after that date. From March 17 to March 19, 2003, Constitution Gardens was the site of a bizarre standoff between federal police and a disgruntled .... As home to famous monuments, Constitution Gardens continues to have millions of visitors every ... Park Service . References references External links Commons cat Constitution Gardens http www.nps.gov coga Constitution Gardens , National Park Service http www.nationalmall.org sites subpage gardens.php Trust for the National Mall Constitution Gardens Category Buildings and structures demolished ... fr Constitution Gardens he pt Constitution Gardens ... more details
Politics of Eritrea In March 1994, the Provisional Government of Eritrea established a Constitutional Commission . The resulting constitution was introduced in 1997, one year later than planned. Although the constitution has been ratified, it has yet to be fully implemented, and general elections have not been held, despite the ratification of an election law in 2002. ref name cp cpref country Eritrea date September 2005 ref Branches of Government The Eritrean constitution calls for legislative, executive, and judicial branches. According to the constitution, a 150 seat unicameral legislature, the National Assembly , decides internal and external policy, approves the budget, and elects the President of Eritrea president of the country . However, the National Assembly has not met since 2002, and many of its members are either in prison or have fled the country. Legislative as well as executive functions are now exercised by President Isaias Afwerki. ref name cp References reflist Africa topic Constitution of title Constitutions of African countries DEFAULTSORT Constitution Of Eritrea Category Government of Eritrea Category Constitutions by country Eritrea eritrea stub The link to the English version of The Constitution of Eritrea is http www.shaebia.org constitution.html no Grunnloven i Eritrea ru ... more details
Politics of Malta The current Constitution of Malta was adopted as a legal order on September 21, 1964, and is the self declared supreme law of the land. Therefore, any law or action in violation of the Constitution is null and void. Being a rigid constitution, it has a three tier entrenchment basis .... The constitution is typically called the Constitution of the Republic of Malta , and replaced the 1961 Constitution, dating from October 24, 1961. George Borg Olivier was its main instigator and negotiator. Under its 1964 constitution, Malta became a parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth ... 13, 1974, the constitution was revised, and Malta became a republic within the Commonwealth, with executive ... of Representatives. The Constitution provides for general elections to be held at least every five ... in the Constitution provides for additional seats to that Party to achieve a Parliamentary majority ... applied in the Maltese general election, 2008 2008 general election . The Nature of the Constitution The Independence Constitution of Malta of 1964 established Malta as a Liberalism liberal parliamentary ... based on universal suffrage . This constitution was developed through constitutional history and its ... had self government the 1961 constitution was very similar to these constitutions the Independence Constitution ... government in Malta and declare that it was now time to work out a new constitution where elections ... on March 8, 1961. That same day, the Secretary of State declared to the House of Commons ... to be the basis for the subsequent Malta constitution were to be granted. The 1961 Constitution was also known as the Blood Constitution . It was enclosed in the Malta Constitution Order in Council ... 31 October 1961 No. 11,346 ref The statement that the Order makes provision for a new constitution where Malta is given self government is found on the final page of the Order in Council. The 1961 Constitution provided the backbone for the Independence Constitution. A date was provided to guarantee ... more details
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Politics of Armenia wikisource The Constitution of Armenia was adopted by a nationwide referendum on July 5, 1995. ref http www.president.am files output.php?fid 111 The First Constitution of the Republic of Armenia 5 July 1995 ref This constitution established Armenia as a democracy democratic , sovereignty sovereign , social, and constitutional state. Yerevan is defined as the state s capital. Power is vested in its citizens, who exercise it directly through the election of government representatives. Decisions related to changes in constitutional status or to an alteration of borders are subject to a vote of the citizens of Armenia exercised in a referendum . There are 117 articles in the 1995 constitution. On November 27, 2005, a Armenian constitutional referendum, 2005 nationwide constitutional referendum was held and an amended constitution was adopted. ref http www.president.am library constitution eng The Constitution of the Republic of Armenia 27 November 2005 ref According to the November 2005 Constitution, the President of the Republic appoints the Prime Minister based on the distribution ... of the Prime Minister. ref The Constitution of the Republic of Armenia 27 November 2005 , http www.president.am library constitution eng ?chapter 3&pn 1 Chapter 3 The President of the Republic ... constitution Immediately after independence, the 1978 constitution, a replica of the Soviet Union s 1977 ... of 1992, the president and the APM parliamentary delegates presented a draft constitution. They put forward a revised version in March 1993. Then, after nearly a year s work, a bloc of six opposition parties led by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation ARF presented an alternative constitution in January ... before parliament adopted a final version. ref csref country armenia section The Constitution author ... References reflist Armenia topics Constitution of Europe Constitutions of Asia armenia ... fr Constitution de la R publique d Arm nie it Costituzione dell Armenia pt Constitui o da Arm nia ... more details
Expand Spanish Historia del constitucionalismo peruano date March 2009 Politics of Peru The Constitution of Peru is the supreme law of Peru . The current constitution, enacted on December 31, 1993, is Peru s fifth in the 20th century and replaced the 1979 Constitution. ref cite news author Economist Intelligence Unit title Country Briefings Peru Political forces url http www.economist.com countries Peru profile.cfm?folder Profile Political 20Forces work The Economist date 2005 01 12 accessdate 2007 02 23 ref The Constitution was drafted by the Democratic Constitutional Congress that was convened by president of Peru President Alberto Fujimori during the 1992 Peruvian constitutional crisis Peruvian Constitutional Crisis of 1992 that followed his 1992 dissolution of Congress of Peru Congress , was promulgated on December 29, 1993. A Democratic Constitutional Congress CCD was elected in 1992, and the final text was approved under a referendum. The current Constitution of Peru differs from the 1979 Constitution in that it gives greater power to the president. For example, it allowed for reelection ... Constitution, but also gave him the power to use a line item veto , and mandated that all tax laws ... . While the Constitution of 1979 allowed the president to dissolve congress after congress censured cabinet members three times, the current constitution allows the president to do so after only two censures. The Constitution allows the president to decree laws as long as he first informs the Congress of his intent to do so. If the president dissolves congress, the Constitution gives him the power ... Committee of the dissolved Congress will remain functioning. 1979 Constitution The 1979 Constitution ... 10 years of military rule and replaced the suspended 1933 Constitution. It became effective in 1980 ... links es icon http pdba.georgetown.edu Constitutions Peru per93reforms05.html The Constitution ... of Peru s historic constitutions wikisource Americas topic Constitution of title Constitutions of states ... more details
Primary sources date June 2011 Politics of Iraq The Constitution of Iraq is Iraq s constitution fundamental law . History Iraq s first constitution, which established a constitutional monarchy, entered ... of Iraq for the Transitional Period Transitional Administrative Law was adopted. In 1990, a draft constitution was prepared but never promulgated due to the onset of the Gulf War . The current constitution was approved by a Iraqi constitution ratification vote, 2005 referendum that took place on 15 October 2005. The constitution was drafted in 2005 by members of the Iraqi Constitution Drafting Committee ... . The TAL was drafted between December 2003 and March 2004 by the Iraqi Governing Council, an appointed ... to the new constitution would institute a Constitutional Review Committee with a view to determine whether the constitution should be amended. Any amendments agreed would have to be ratified by a similar ... was 63 percent, commission officials had previously said. The drafting and adoption of the new Constitution ... as to whether to support the constitution. Saleh al Mutlaq , the chief Sunni negotiator, urged followers ... their views. A Constitution Amendment Committee has been set up in this regard, but the progress ... the amendment committee as well. The text of the proposed constitution was read to the National ... of preparing a draft constitution by August 15, 2005. The Committee was initially made ... in agreement that a final agreement on some of the Constitution s most important elements, including ... 6 members and which continued to negotiate the constitution s final terms until three days before the referendum date. See also Members of the Iraqi Constitution Drafting Committee Adoption Main Iraqi constitution ratification vote, 2005 The Constitution was adopted on 15 October 2005 in a referendum of the people. Amendment Main Amendment to the Constitution of Iraq Under a compromise brokered ... constitution would institute a Constitutional Review Committee with a view to determine whether ... more details
majority. In the political events that followed the time was running out and changing the constitution seemed like a good escape from status quo On March 7, 2003 the constitution was changed again ...Politics of Slovenia The Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia lang sl Ustava Republike Slovenije is the constitution fundamental law of the Slovenia Republic of Slovenia . It was adopted by the Slovenian National Assembly Slovenia National Assembly on December 23, 1991. ref cite web url http www.delo.si novice politika dvajset let slovenske ustave nasprotovanja so ogrozila osamosvojitev.html title Dvajset let slovenske ustave nasprotovanja so ogrozila osamosvojitev language Slovene trans title Twenty Years of the Slovenian Constitution The Oppositions Have Endangered the Independence date 13 December 2011 publisher Delo.si author Matja Albreht ref The document is divided into ten chapters General Provisions Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms Economic and Social Relations Organisation of the State under this provision, two of the seats in the National Assembly are reserved, one each ... Constitutionality and Legality The Constitutional Court Procedure for Amending the Constitution Transitional and Final Provisions The constitution has been amended on four occasions since 1991 On July ... 25, 2000 proportional voting system was entered directly in constitution to avoid legal gap ... was shown to be the case in the referendum on March 23, 2003. On June 23, 2004, three amendments to the Constitution were made. First one included disability as a personal circumstance which prohibits ... security. References reflist External links Wikisourcelang en Constitution of Slovenia Constitution of Slovenia http www.us rs.si o sodiscu pravna podlaga ustava ?lang 1 Slovenian Constitution English ... in Slovene language Slovene Slovenia topics Constitution of Europe Category Constitutions by country ... cs stava Republiky Slovinsko es Constituci n de Eslovenia fr Constitution de la Slov nie it Costituzione ... more details
italic title about the book Constitution of the United Kingdom The English Constitution is a book by Walter Bagehot . First serialized in The Fortnightly Review and later published in book form in 1867, it explores the constitution of the United Kingdom , specifically the functioning of Parliament of the United Kingdom Parliament and the British monarchy and the contrasts between British and Federal Government of the United States American government . The book became a standard work which was translated into several languages. Contents While Bagehot s references to parliament have become dated, his observations on the monarchy are seen as central to the understanding of the principles of constitutional monarchy . He defined the rights and role of a monarch vis vis a government as threefold The right to be consulted The right to encourage The right to warn. He also divided the constitution into two components the Dignified that part which is symbolic and the Efficient the way things actually work and get done . Walter Bagehot also praised that what we now refer to as a parliamentary government parliamentary system which he termed cabinet government . At the same time, he mocked the American ... the influence of The English Constitution . Generations of British monarch s and heirs apparent and presumptive have studied Bagehot s analysis. fact date March 2012 References Wikisource The English Constitution 1894 wikiquote Walter Bagehot The English Constitution 1867 The English Constitution http www.gutenberg.org etext 4351 The English Constitution . Online text of the Walter Bagehot book ... online version of the Bagehot book at McMaster University . Category 1867 books English Constitution, The Category political books English Constitution, The Category English monarchy English Constitution, The Category United Kingdom constitution English Constitution, The Category Government of England Category English law Category 1867 in England es The English Constitution it La Costituzione Inglese ... more details
The Constitution of the State of Montana is the constitution primary legal document providing for the self governance of the U.S. State of Montana . It establishes and defines the powers of the Separation of powers three branches of the Montana State Government government of Montana , and the rights of its citizens. Its provisions are sovereignty sovereign within the state, subject only to the limits imposed by the Law of the United States federal laws and Constitution of the United States constitution of the United States . The current Montana Constitution was adopted in 1972 and is the second enacted in the state s history. History The Montana Territory was organized territory organized by the United States Congress on May 26, 1864. The first constitution intended for Montana s statehood was written in 1866, but was lost on the way to the printer and so was never subject to a vote. A second constitution was written and ratified in 1884, but due to political reasons, Congress failed to take any action to approve Montana s admission to the Union. That document consequently never attained legal force. In 1889, Congress passed an enabling act that finally permitted the people of Montana to be admitted to the Union after adopting and ratifying a constitution, and the third constitution ... of Benjamin Harrison . The 1889 Constitution remained in force until 1972, when a new Constitutional .... and Snyder, Fritz. The Montana State Constitution A Reference Guide. Santa Barbara, Calif. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2001. ISBN 0313273464 ref The 1972 Constitution was adopted by the 100 delegates to the Constitutional Convention on March 22, 1972, and was ratified by the citizens of Montana on June ... http courts.mt.gov content library docs 72constit.pdf Constitution of the State of Montana 1972 . Montana ... montanaconstitution Miscellaneous 20Documents 1889 const.pdf Constitution of the State of Montana ... research 20tools state 20pages montanaconstitution Miscellaneous 20Documents 1884 const.pdf Constitution ... more details
The Gu imaro Constitution was an agreement between groups in Spanish colonial Cuba supporting independence from Spain , in effect from 1869 to 1878. History Because of the existing situation at the end of 1868 in the fields of the Cuba Libre Cuba Free movement, characterized by the existence of two groups and two different flags, that although the agreement between both groups fought such by objective existed between these some differences, was taken to make an assembly in which would give solution to the nonexistence of the single command and to the lack of union and Regionalism politics regionalism that reigned between these. Assembly of Gu imaro As a result of solving these problems that affected prestige at international level of the Cuban movement and at national level the Revolution, the Assembly of Gu imaro was celebrated, in which the main agreement was the Constitution of Gu imaro , political constitution that would govern the time that delayed the war of Independence of Cuba. It was put under voting in Gu imaro the 10 of April 1869, by Carlos Manuel de C spedes , President of the Constituent Assembly, and approved by the Deputies Salvador Cisneros Betancourt, Antonio Zambrana, Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz, Jes s Rodr guez , Antonio Alcal , Jos Izaguirre, Honorato Castillo, Francisco S nchez , Antonio Lorda, Miguel Betancourt Guerra, Arcadio Garc a, Tranquilino Vald s, Miguel Ger nimo Guti rrez, and Eduardo Machado . Duration The Gu imaro Constitution was effective until the 15 of March of 1878 . See also History of Cuba External links http www.parlamentocubano.cu guaimaro.htm Parlamentocubano Articles of the Gu imaro Constitution DEFAULTSORT Guaimaro Constitution Category Spanish colonial period of Cuba Category History of Cuba ... more details
The Constitution of the Republic of Abkhazia lang ru was adopted by the Supreme Council of the Republic of Abkhazia of the 12th convocation on 26 November 1994, and by the national referendum on October 3, 1999, with an Constitutional amendment amendment adopted by the national referendum on the same day. On the 15th anniversary of its adoption, a special meeting was held between the current convocation of the People s Assembly and many of the members who were present in 1994. Sergei Shamba reported that he had written down the exact time of adoption as 17 14. ref name agov25488 cite news title SESSION WITH PARTICIPATION OF GOLDEN PARLIAMENT MPS TOOK PLACE IN THE PEOPLE S ASSEMBLY url http www.abkhaziagov.org en news detail.php?ID 25488 accessdate 3 March 2012 newspaper Administration of the President of the Republic of Abkhazia date 27 November 2009 ref Structure wikisource Constitution of Abkhazia The constitution consists of seven chapters. Principles of the Constitutional System Human Rights and Freedoms of a Citizen Legislative Power Executive Power Judicial Power Local Government Constitutional Amendments and Revision Procedure References reflist Links http www.mfaabkhazia.net en constitution Text of the ConstitutionConstitution of Europe Abkhazia stub Euro law stub Category Constitutions of unrecognized or largely unrecognized states Abkhazia Category Politics of Abkhazia Category 1994 in law Category 1999 in law Category National symbols of Abkhazia pl Konstytucja Abchazji ru ... more details
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Politics of Liberia The Constitution of Liberia is the supreme law of the Republic of Liberia . The current constitution, which came into force on 6 January 1986, replaced the Liberian Constitution of 1847 , which had been in force since the independence of Liberia. Much like the 1847 Constitution, the Constitution ... on April 12, 1980, the 1847 Constitution was suspended and governing power was assumed by the People ... of Liberia , was appointed Chairman of the National Constitution Committee, a 25 member body tasked with drafting a new constitution. In December 1982 , the Committee finished their draft constitution, and submitted it to the People s Redemption Council in March 1983. The PRC appointed a 59 ... 3, 1984, the revised Constitution was submitted to a Liberian constitutional referendum, 1984 ..., 1985 1985 general election , the new Constitution came into effect on January 6, 1986 with the inauguration ... from the previous constitution include the introduction of term limits , prohibiting the President ... to six. Additionally, the Constitution also requires that candidates for the presidency must own at least 25,000 in real property , an increase in the original 600 requirement in the 1847 Constitution ... for criminal acts committed while in office upon vacating the presidency. The Constitution also includes .... Furthermore, the Constitution provides that in the event of the assumption of the presidency .... Legislature main Legislature of Liberia The Constitution grants legislative power to the Legislature of Liberia. Few changes were made to the Legislature from the 1847 Constitution, which largely ... laws do not violate any provision of the Constitution. Judiciary main Supreme Court of Liberia The Constitution largely follows the model set by Article IV of the 1847 Constitution, vesting judicial ..., the Constitution places previously absent requirements on judicial appointees, requiring Supreme ... Court Bar. Autonomous agencies Article 89 of the Constitution mandates the establishment of three ... more details
Politics of Jordan cleanup date March 2012 The Constitution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was adopted on January 11, 1952 and has been amended many times. ref https www.cia.gov library publications the world factbook geos jo.html CIA The World Factbook ref It defines the hereditary monarchic rule with a parliamentary system of representation. It stipulates the separated powers of the state executive, legislative and judicial , the citizens rights and duties, financial affairs and other constitutional regulations. ref http www.kinghussein.gov.jo constitution jo.html King Hussein s library ref This has been the only Constitution to be used in the independent Jordan. An Organic Law was promulgated in April 1928 for use under the British mandate. ref http www.kinghussein.gov.jo constitution jo.html King Hussein s library ref After Jordan gained independence, the current Constitution was drafted and ratified by King Talal in only in 1952. It is generally regarded as liberal, although criticism may arise in regard to the great powers vested in the monarch. Notes reflist The Constitution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was adopted on January 11, 1952 and has been amended many times. 1 It defines the hereditary monarchic rule with a parliamentary system of representation. It stipulates ..., financial affairs and other constitutional regulations. 2 This has been the only Constitution ... the British mandate. 3 After Jordan gained independence, the current Constitution was drafted and ratified ... in regard to the great powers vested in the monarch. edit The Constitution of the Hashemite Kingdom ... and other constitutional regulations. 2 This has been the only Constitution to be used in the independent ... After Jordan gained independence, the current Constitution was drafted and ratified by King Talal ... External links http www.kinghussein.gov.jo constitution jo.html English translation of the Jordanian Constitution DEFAULTSORT Constitution Of Jordan Category Government of Jordan Category Politics ... more details
Politics of Mali The 1992 Constitution of Mali was approved by a referendum on 12 January 1992 after being drawn up by a national conference in August 1991. The constitution provides for Multi party system multi party democracy within a semi presidential system. ref http www.etat.sciencespobordeaux.fr anglais institutionnel mali.html Mali Institutional Situation ref It was suspended after the 2012 Mali coup d tat 2012 military coup ref Voice of America, http www.voanews.com english news Uncertainty Reigns in Mali 144018866.html Uncertainty Reigns in Mali , Anne Look, 23 March 2012 ref and all state institutions were dissolved along with it. Background The original Malian constitution was Abrogation abrogated on 6 December 1968 after a military coup d etat and replaced by a new fundamental law. ref http www.etat.sciencespobordeaux.fr anglais chronologie mali.html Mali key events ref A new constitution adopted in 1974 after a referendum on 2 June 1974 created a one party state while moving the state from military rule. ref name state.gov http www.state.gov r pa ei bgn 2828.htm US Department of State Background Note Mali ref This constitution lasted until the overthrow of Moussa Traor in a coup d tat in 1991. The new regime under Amadou Toumani Tour moved to establish a national conference which drew up the new constitution in August 1991. This constitution was overwhelmingly approved by referendum on 12 January 1992 with over 98 of those voting approving the constitution. ref http africanelections.tripod.com ml.html Elections in Mali ref Features Under the constitution the President ... be removed by a Motion of no confidence no confidence vote . The constitution provides for multi party .... ref name state.gov The constitution states that Mali adheres to the Universal Declaration of Human ... whether laws abide by the constitution and guarantees the liberties and fundamental rights of the people ... translation of Constitution of Mali Africa in topic Constitution of Mali topics Category Constitutions ... more details
Politics of Burma The Constitution of Burma lang my IPA my mj m n ... Kingdom. Burma Burma s third and current constitution ref http www.burmalibrary.org docs5 Myanmar Constitution 2008 en.pdf Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar 2008 full text in English ..., amendments and announcements texts Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar 2008 English ref after a referendum. History 1947 Constitution The 1947 constitution drafted by Chan Htoon and was used from the country s independence in 1948 to 1962, when the constitution was suspended .... ref http www.blc burma.org html Constitution 1947.html The Constitution of the Union of Burma ... idUKBKK26169420080209 work Reuters title TIMELINE Myanmar s slow road to a new constitution date 2008 02 09 ref 1974 Constitution Approved in a Burmese constitutional referendum, 1973 1973 referendum , the 1974 constitution was the second constitution to be written. It created a unicameral legislature ... Programme Party . ref name bsppconst http www.blc burma.org pdf Constitution 1974 20Constitution.pdf The Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma 1974 , Chapter IV Pyithu Hluttaw ... State Law and Order Restoration Council SLORC suspended the 1974 constitution. ref Liddell, Zunetta ... world asia 04myanmar.html Myanmar Constitution Guidelines Ensure Military Power The New York Times , last .... ref name Mydans Burma remained without a constitution until 2008. ref name Mydans 2008 Constitution File Constitution of Myanmar of 2008.pdf thumb Full text of the 2008 Constitution On 9 April 2008, the military government of Burma released its proposed constitution for the country to be put to a vote in public referendum on 10 May 2008, as part of its roadmap to democracy . The constitution ... news url http news.bbc.co.uk 2 hi asia pacific 7338815.stm title New Burma constitution published publisher ... under new constitution ahead of election People s Daily Online , last accessed 5 October 2010 ref ... more details
thumb right The United States Supreme Court . Judicial interpretation The Living Constitution is a concept ... interpretation which claims that the United States ConstitutionConstitution has a dynamic meaning ... phrases. ref Winkler, Adam. A Revolution Too Soon Woman Suffragists and The Living Constitution . 76 ... ago. ref While the arguments for the Living Constitution vary, they can generally be broken into two categories. First, the pragmatism pragmatist view contends that interpreting the Constitution in accordance ... intent , contends that the Philadelphia Convention constitutional framers specifically wrote the Constitution ... date July 2011 . Opponents of the idea often argue that the Constitution should be changed through ... Constitution concept was heard in the 2000 presidential campaign by the United States Democratic party Democratic candidate, Al Gore . ref You know, I believe the Constitution is a living and breathing document and that there are liberties found in the Constitution such as the right to privacy that spring ... Service . March 14, 2000 http www.pbs.org newshour election2000 candidates gore 3 14c.html Retrieved ... Courts and the Law Princeton Princeton University Press, 1998 , 36 41. ref Living constitution The term ... Bain1927 Cite journal last McBain first Howard Lee year 1927 title The Living constitution, a consideration ... referred to the Constitution as a vehicle of life. See Kammen, Michael. A Vehicle of Life The Founders Intentions and American Perceptions of Their Living Constitution . Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, Vol. 131, No. 3, A More Perfect Union Essays on the Constitution Sep., 1987 ref Judicial pragmatism Although the living Constitution is itself a characterization rather than a specific ... . The American Constitution and the Debate Over Originalism . Cambidge University Press, Pg. 59. ISBN ... to originalism and a flexible pragmatism that views the Constitution as a living document that must ... of the constitution. quote With regard to that we may add that when we are dealing with words ... more details
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