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Constitution of the Confederate States

March 11, 1861 Preamble We, the people of the Confederate States, each State acting in its sovereign and independent character, in order to form a permanent federal government, establish…

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Enacted May 29, 1999, inaugurating the Nigerian Fourth Republic Preamble We the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, having firmly and solemnly resolve, to live in unity and harmony…

Constitution of the Seventh Republic of Niger

Niger gained independence from France in 1960. The current constitution is the seventh since their independence, adopted on November 25, 2010 the military coup ousted President Mamadou Tandja. Preamble We,…

Constitution of Nepal

On January 15, 2007, an interim constitution went into force due to the April 2006 people’s movement against the reigning monarchy. On September 16, 2015, Nepal’s parliament passed a new…

Constitution of the Republic of Nauru

Formerly known as Pleasant Island. They became a trustee of the United Nations after the end of World War 2. The current constitution was adopted January 31, 1968 upon gaining…

Constitution of the Republic of Namibia

Adopted 1990 when independence gained from apartheid South Africa; amended through 2010 PREAMBLE Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of…

Constitution of the Republic of Myanmar

Adopted 2008 Preamble Myanmar is a Nation with magnificent historical traditions. We, the National people, have been living in unity and oneness, setting up an independent sovereign State and standing…

Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique

Meeting the age-old desires of our people, the armed struggle for national liberation, whose purpose was to liberate the land and Man, brought together all the patriotic sectors of Mozambican…

Constitution of Morocco

Passed by 98.49% of the voters on July 1, 2011. Preamble With fidelity to its irreversible choice to construct a democratic State of Law, the Kingdom of Morocco resolutely pursues…

Constitution of Montserrat

Preamble Whereas the people of Montserrat are entitled to preserve for themselves and future generations the fundamental rights and freedoms to which they are entitled by virtue of their inherent…

Constitution of Montenegro

Stemming from: The decision of the citizens of Montenegro to live in an independent and sovereign state of Montenegro, made in the referendum held on May 21, 2006; The commitment of the…

Constitution of Mauritius

Adopted March 11, 1968; amended through 2001 CHAPTER I – THE STATE AND THE CONSTITUTION 1- The State Mauritius shall be a sovereign democratic State which shall be known as…

Constitution of Mongolia

Adopted January 13, 1992, put into force February 12, 1992; amended 1999 and 2001. Preamble We, the people of Mongolia: consolidating and strengthening the independence and sovereignty of our state,…

Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia

Adopted 1975 PREAMBLE WE, THE PEOPLE OF MICRONESIA, exercising our inherent sovereignty, do hereby establish this Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia. With this Constitution, we affirm our common…

Constitution of Mauritania

Adopted July 12, 1991; amended through 2012 Preamble Trusting in the omnipotence of Allah, the Mauritanian people proclaim their will to guarantee the integrity of its Territory, its Independence, and…

Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

PREAMBLE We, the people of the Marshall Islands, trusting in God, the Giver of our life, liberty, identity and our inherent rights do hereby exercise these rights and establish for…

Constitution of Malta

The Malta Independence Order, 1964, as amended by Acts: XLI of 1965, XXXVII of 1966, IX of 1967, XXVI of 1970, XLVII of 1972, LVII, LVIII of 1974, XXXVIII of…

Constitution of Mali

Approved by referendum January 12, 1992; suspended in 2012 after 2 military coups. Preamble The Sovereign People of Mali, fortified by their traditions of heroic struggle, committed to remain faithful…

Federal Constitution of Malaysia

First introduced as the Constitution of the Federation of Malaya on Merdeka Day – 31 August 1957 Subsequently introduced as the Constitution of Malaysia on Malaysia Day – 16 September…

Constitution of Maldives

Ratified August 7, 2008 CHAPTER I STATE, SOVEREIGNTY AND CITIZENS Constitution 1- This is the “Constitution of the Republic of the Maldives”. Any reference to the “Constitution” herein is a…

Constitution of the Republic of Malawi

Put into force May 18, 1995 CHAPTER I THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI Malawi a sovereign state 1- The Republic of Malawi is a sovereign State with rights and obligations under…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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. ……

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.…

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…

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…