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Fundamental principles that govern a state
A constitution, or supreme law, is the aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organization
Constitution
Supreme law of the United States
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first
Constitution of the United States
Constitution_of_the_United_States
1797 heavy frigate of the U.S. Navy
USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is a three-masted wooden-hulled heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She is the world's oldest commissioned
USS_Constitution
Supreme legal document of India since 1950
The Constitution of India is the supreme legal document of India, and the longest written national constitution in the world. The document lays down the
Constitution_of_India
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parties. Constitution Party (Egypt) Constitution Party (United States) American Constitution Party (Colorado) Constitution Party of Oregon Constitutional Party
Constitution_Party
Catholic legislation
An apostolic constitution (Latin: constitutio apostolica) is the most solemn form of legislation issued by the Pope. It is one of several types of papal
Apostolic_constitution
Supreme law of Japan
The Constitution of Japan is the supreme law of Japan. Written primarily by American civilian officials during the occupation of Japan after World War
Constitution_of_Japan
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Look up Constitution, constitution, or constitutional in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A constitution is the highest laws of a sovereign state, a federated
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Legal doctrine
An uncodified constitution is a type of constitution where the fundamental rules often take the form of customs, usage, precedent and a variety of statutes
Uncodified_constitution
current Constitution of France was adopted on 4 October 1958. It is typically called the Constitution of the Fifth Republic (French: la Constitution de la
Constitution_of_France
Proposed system of global governance
A world constitution is a proposed framework or document aimed at establishing a system of global governance. It seeks to provide a set of principles,
World_constitution
Supreme law of the Philippines
The Constitution of the Philippines (Filipino: Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas or Konstitusyon ng Pilipinas), also known as the 1987 Constitution is the supreme
Constitution of the Philippines
Constitution_of_the_Philippines
National democratic constitution
The Constitution of Ireland (Irish: Bunreacht na hÉireann, pronounced [ˈbˠʊnˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ n̪ˠə ˈheːɾʲən̪ˠ]) is the fundamental law of Ireland. It asserts the
Constitution_of_Ireland
Law code in Ancient Greece
The Draconian constitution, or Draco's code, was a written law code created by Draco in Athens around 620 BC, in response to the unjust interpretation
Draconian_constitution
U.S. state
authority. A constitution similar to the modern U.S. Constitution was not adopted in Connecticut until 1818. Finally, the current state constitution was implemented
Connecticut
Types of amendments
amendments of the Constitution of India since it was first enacted in 1950. The Indian Constitution is one of the most amended national constitutions in the world
List of amendments of the Constitution of India
List_of_amendments_of_the_Constitution_of_India
1890–1947 Empire of Japan constitution
The Constitution of the Empire of Japan (Kyūjitai: 大日本帝國憲法; Shinjitai: 大日本帝国憲法, romanized: Dai-Nippon Teikoku Kenpō), known informally as the Meiji Constitution
Meiji_Constitution
Supreme law of Pakistan
of Urdu script. The Constitution of Pakistan (Urdu: آئینِ پاکستان, romanised: Ā'īn-e-Pākistān; also known as the 1973 Constitution) is the supreme law
Constitution_of_Pakistan
American political party
The Constitution Party, named the U.S. Taxpayers' Party until 1999, is an ultraconservative political party in the United States that promotes a religiously
Constitution Party (United States)
Constitution_Party_(United_States)
Thirty-three amendments to the Constitution of the United States (also referred to formally as articles of amendment) have been proposed by the United
List of amendments to the Constitution of the United States
List_of_amendments_to_the_Constitution_of_the_United_States
Constituent polity of the United States
their individual state constitutions. All are grounded in republican principles (this being required by the federal constitution), and each provides for
U.S._state
Proclamation by Muhammad to end intertribal fighting
The Mithaq al-Madina or the Constitution of Medina or the Charter of Medina (Arabic: وثيقة المدينة, romanized: Waṯīqat al-Madīna; or صحیفة المدينة, Ṣaḥīfat
Constitution_of_Medina
German constitution of 1919
The Constitution of the German Reich (German: Die Verfassung des Deutschen Reichs), usually known as the Weimar Constitution (Weimarer Verfassung), was
Weimar_Constitution
Principles, institutions and law of political governance in Spain
The Spanish Constitution (Spanish: Constitución Española) is the supreme law of the Kingdom of Spain. It was enacted after its approval in 1978 in a constitutional
Constitution_of_Spain
Since 1826, Nicaragua has had 11 constitutions and many more reforms. While the first iterations set up three legitimate branches of government and outlined
Constitution_of_Nicaragua
The Constitution of the Russian Federation (Russian: Конституция Российской Федерации, romanized: Konstitutsiya Rossiyskoy Federatsii) was adopted by national
Constitution_of_Russia
Federal Republic of Nigeria supreme law
The constitution of Nigeria is the written supreme law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Nigeria has had many constitutions. Its current form was enacted
Constitution_of_Nigeria
Supreme law of the Republic of Turkey
The Constitution of Turkey, formally known as the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Anayasası), and informally as the
Constitution_of_Turkey
Supreme law of Canada
The Constitution of Canada (French: Constitution du Canada) is the supreme law in Canada. It outlines Canada's system of government and the civil and human
Constitution_of_Canada
American state constitution
The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the document that governs the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It was first adopted in 1792 and has since
Constitution_of_Kentucky
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of New South Wales The Constitution of South Australia The Constitution of Victoria The Constitution of Tasmania The Constitution of Queensland Several
Constitution_Act
Supreme law of Peru
current constitution, enacted on 31 December 1993, is Peru's fifth in the 20th century and replaced the 1979 Constitution. The Constitution was drafted
Constitution_of_Peru
Supreme law of China since 1982
The Constitution of the People's Republic of China is a communist state constitution and the supreme law of the People's Republic of China (PRC). First
Constitution_of_China
American state constitution
The Missouri Constitution is the state constitution of the U.S. State of Missouri. It is the supreme law formulating the law and government of Missouri
Constitution_of_Missouri
1867 book by Walter Bagehot
The English Constitution is a book by Walter Bagehot. First serialised in The Fortnightly Review between 15 May 1865 and 1 January 1867, and later published
The_English_Constitution
Structure of ancient Spartan government
symbols. The Spartan Constitution is the government and laws of the classical Greek city-state of Sparta. Sparta's constitution was noted by many classical
Spartan_constitution
American state constitution
The Constitution of Mississippi is the primary organizing law for the U.S. state of Mississippi delineating the duties, powers, structures, and functions
Constitution_of_Mississippi
1899 constitution of the First Philippine Republic
Political Constitution of 1899 (Spanish: Constitución Política de 1899), informally known as the Malolos Constitution, was the constitution of the First
Malolos_Constitution
Most supreme law, above other law
Rigid constitution is a constitution which stands above the other laws of the country, while flexible constitutions do not. A. V. Dicey defines a rigid
Rigid_constitution
American state constitution
The Constitution of the State of Alabama is the state constitution of the U.S. state of Alabama. It was adopted on November 28, 2022, as a recodification
Constitution_of_Alabama
United States presidential nominating convention
The Constitution Party National Convention is held by the United States Constitution Party every four years. As of April 2024[update], there have been
Constitution Party National Convention
Constitution_Party_National_Convention
Ocean liner
SS Constitution was an ocean liner owned by American Export Lines, sister ship of SS Independence. Both were constructed in the United States and made
SS_Constitution
political constitution is a constitution where the legislature is the main check upon executive power. It can be contrasted to a legal constitution, where
Political_constitution
U.S. state
ocean-going vessels. The Constitution of Idaho is roughly modeled after the national Constitution, with several additions. The constitution defines the form and
Idaho
Supreme law of Thailand
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand (Thai: รัฐธรรมนูญแห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย; RTGS: Ratthathammanun Haeng Ratcha-anachak Thai) provides the basis for
Constitution_of_Thailand
Supreme law of the Islamic Republic of Iran
The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the supreme law of Iran. It was adopted by referendum on 2 and 3 December 1979, and went into force
Constitution_of_Iran
Supreme law of Fiji
The Constitution of Fiji is the supreme law of Fiji. There have been four Constitutions since the first was adopted in 1970. The first constitution, adopted
Constitution_of_Fiji
The Constitution of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Конституція України, romanized: Konstytutsiia Ukrainy, pronounced [konstɪˈtuts⁽ʲ⁾ijɐ ʊkrɐˈjinɪ]) was adopted and
Constitution_of_Ukraine
The current Constitution of Mexico, formally the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States (Spanish: Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos
Constitution_of_Mexico
The current Constitution of Madagascar (Malagasy: Lalàmpanorenan' i Madagasikara) was, according to the national electoral commission, endorsed by a majority
Constitution_of_Madagascar
Highest court of jurisdiction in the U.S
violating a provision of the Constitution. It is also able to strike down presidential directives for violating either the Constitution or statutory law. Under
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
1858 proposed state constitution for Kansas
The Lecompton Constitution (1858) was the second of four proposed state constitutions of Kansas. Named for the city of Lecompton, Kansas where it was
Lecompton_Constitution
Marsh in Garrison, New York, US
Constitution Marsh is a 270-acre (110 ha) fresh water and brackish tidal marsh located between Constitution Island and the eastern shores of the Hudson
Constitution_Marsh
American state constitution
The Constitution of Arkansas is the primary organizing law for the U.S. state of Arkansas delineating the duties, powers, structures, and functions of
Constitution_of_Arkansas
The Constitution of the Federative Republic of Brazil or 1988 Federal Constitution (Portuguese: Constituição da República Federativa do Brasil ou Constituição
Constitution_of_Brazil
American state constitution
The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the fundamental governing document of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, one of the 50 individual
Constitution_of_Massachusetts
The Constitution of the Republic of Poland (Polish: Konstytucja Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej or Konstytucja RP for short) is the supreme law of the Republic
Constitution_of_Poland
Head of state and government of the US
president was often called "the leader of the free world". Article II of the Constitution establishes the executive branch of the federal government and vests
President of the United States
President_of_the_United_States
Fundamental law of Egypt since 2014
The Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt (Arabic: دستور مصر, romanized: Dustūr Miṣr) is the fundamental law of Egypt. The Egyptian Constitution of
Constitution_of_Egypt
Constitution of 2012
The Constitution of Haiti (French: Constitution d'Haïti, Haitian Creole: Konstitisyon Ayiti) is the supreme law of the Republic of Haiti. It was modeled
Constitution_of_Haiti
Fundamental law of Myanmar
The Constitution of Myanmar is the supreme law of Myanmar. Before gaining independence, there had been two quasi-constitutions under British rule and Japanese
Constitution_of_Myanmar
Supreme law of Portugal since 1976
The Constitution of Portugal, officially the Constitution of the Portuguese Republic (Constituição da República Portuguesa), is the supreme law of Portugal
Constitution_of_Portugal
1918–1992 country in Central Europe
repressed. Czechoslovakia had the following constitutions during its history (1918–1992): Temporary constitution of 14 November 1918 (democratic): see History
Czechoslovakia
The Constitution of Australia (also known as the Commonwealth Constitution) is the fundamental law that governs the political structure of Australia. It
Constitution_of_Australia
1913 amendment establishing the direct election of senators
The Seventeenth Amendment (Amendment XVII) to the United States Constitution established the direct election of United States senators in each state. The
Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Seventeenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
Supreme law of Angola
Angolan War of Independence from Portugal in 1975, Angola has had three constitutions. The first came into force in 1975 as an "interim" measure; the second
Constitution_of_Angola
Country in Southern and Western Europe
regime and to prepare a constitution. It met as one body, and its members represented the entire Spanish empire. In 1812, a constitution for universal representation
Spain
The Guáimaro Constitution was the governing document for the República de Cuba en Armas written by the idealistic and politically liberal faction (the
Guáimaro_Constitution
Supreme law of Bangladesh
The Constitution of Bangladesh, officially the Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is the supreme law of Bangladesh. The constitution was
Constitution_of_Bangladesh
Country in Northwestern Europe
Dominion status in 1922, following the Anglo-Irish Treaty. In 1937, a new constitution was adopted, in which the state was named "Ireland" and effectively became
Republic_of_Ireland
Supreme law of Singapore
The Constitution of the Republic of Singapore is the supreme law of Singapore. A written constitution, the text which took effect on 9 August 1965 is
Constitution_of_Singapore
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State constitution may refer to: State constitution (Australia) State constitution (United States) the constitution of any constituent state within a
State_constitution
American state constitution
The Constitution of California is the primary organizing law for the U.S. state of California, describing the duties, powers, structures and functions
Constitution_of_California
First-level administrative divisions of Spain
administrative divisions of Spain, created in accordance with the Spanish Constitution of 1978, with the aim of guaranteeing limited autonomy to the nationalities
Autonomous communities of Spain
Autonomous_communities_of_Spain
Index of articles associated with the same name
Look up constitutional type in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Constitution type or body type can refer to a number of attempts to classify human body
Constitution_type
Supreme law of Vietnam
Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnamese: Hiến pháp nước Cộng hòa xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam) is the communist state constitution
Constitution_of_Vietnam
1960 book by Friedrich von Hayek
The Constitution of Liberty is a book written by Friedrich Hayek, first published in 1960 by the University of Chicago Press. Many scholars have considered
The_Constitution_of_Liberty
Governance structure of Nizari Ismaili Muslims
around the globe are governed by one universal constitution known as "The World Constitution". The Constitution gives a unifying structure of governance to
Isma'ili_Constitution
Head of state and government
in Peru. Due to broadly interpreted impeachment wording in the 1993 Constitution of Peru, the Congress of Peru can impeach the president without cause
President_of_Peru
1791 amendment prohibiting unreasonable searches and seizures
The Fourth Amendment (Amendment IV) to the United States Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights. It prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and
Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Fourth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
Upper house of the Indian Parliament
capacity is 250 (238 elected, 12 appointed) according to article 80 of the Constitution of India. The current potential seating capacity of the Rajya Sabha is
Rajya_Sabha
Lower house of the Parliament of India
in New Delhi. The maximum membership of the house as allotted by the Constitution of India is 552 before the abolition of Anglo-Indian seats, currently
Lok_Sabha
American state constitution
Constitution is legally named the Constitution of the State of Louisiana and commonly called the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and the Constitution
Constitution_of_Louisiana
The Constitution of Kazakhstan is the highest law of Kazakhstan. It was adopted on 15 March 2026 as a result of the 2026 Kazakh constitutional referendum
Constitution_of_Kazakhstan
Constitution intended to serve during a transitional period
A provisional constitution, interim constitution or transitional constitution is a constitution intended to serve during a transitional period until a
Provisional_constitution
American state constitution
The Constitution of the State of Texas is the document that establishes the structure and function of the government of the U.S. state of Texas and enumerates
Constitution_of_Texas
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Constitution Square may refer to: Constitution Square Historic Site, Danville, Kentucky Constitution Square (Kyiv) Constitution Square (Montevideo) Constitution
Constitution_Square
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Constitution may refer to: the United States Constitution the Swiss Federal Constitution the Malaysian Federal Constitution the Federal Constitution of
Federal_Constitution
U.S. Constitutional interpretation
The Living Constitution, or judicial pragmatism, is the viewpoint that the U.S. constitution holds a dynamic meaning even if the document is not formally
Living_Constitution
Supreme law of Tanzania
Tanzania has had three constitutions: the Independence Constitution (1961), the Republican Constitution (1962), and the Interim Constitution of the United Republic
Constitution_of_Tanzania
Topics referred to by the same term
Athens: Constitution of the Athenians (Aristotle), a treatise on the Athenian constitution written by Aristotle or one of his students Constitution of the
Constitution_of_the_Athenians
Constitution of ancient Athens, 6th century BC
The Solonian constitution was created by Solon in the early 6th century BC. At the time of Solon, the Athenian State was almost falling to pieces in consequence
Solonian_constitution
American state constitution
Indiana's constitution is subordinate only to the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Prior to the enactment of Indiana's first state constitution and achievement
Constitution_of_Indiana
Legal document
adopted in 1970. That constitution is referred to as the "Constitution of Illinois of 1970" or less formally as the "1970 Constitution" even though there
Constitution_of_Illinois
Supreme law of Indonesia
The 1945 Constitution of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesian: Undang-Undang Dasar Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945
Constitution_of_Indonesia
Supreme law of Albania
The present Constitution of the Republic of Albania (Albanian: Kushtetuta e Republikës së Shqipërisë) was adopted by the Parliament of Albania on 21 October
Constitution_of_Albania
Fundamental law of Greece, in effect since 1975
The Constitution of Greece (Greek: Σύνταγμα της Ελλάδας, romanized: Syntagma tis Elladas) is the supreme law of Greece. It was drafted by the Fifth Revisionary
Constitution_of_Greece
The Constitution of the Argentine Nation (Spanish: Constitución de la Nación Argentina) is the supreme law of Argentina, and the primary source of existing
Constitution_of_Argentina
Constitution established by custom
Customary constitution or constitutional customary law is the part of the constitution that corresponds to unwritten customary law. Therefore, depending
Customary_constitution
1791 amendment enumerating due process rights
The Fifth Amendment (Amendment V) to the United States Constitution enumerates several constitutional rights and limits governmental powers with respect
Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Fifth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
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