The constitution declares that spain is a constitutional monarchy and advocates the essential values of freedom, justice, equality, and political pluralism. In 2015, the netherlands celebrates the bicentennial of its constitution, a very rare achievement indeed. The spanish constitution is the democratic law that is supreme in the kingdom of spain. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It would have replaced the existing european union treaties with a single text, given legal force to the charter of fundamental rights, and. Preamble the spanish nation, desiring to establish justice, liberty and security, and to promote the wellbeing of all its mem. Spain is hereby established as a social and democratic state, subject to the rule of law, which advocates freedom, justice, equality and political pluralism as highest values of its legal system. Spain is hereby established as a social and democratic state, subject to the rule of law, which advocates freedom, justice, equa lity and political pluralism as.
When ferdinand returned to spain in 1814 he was urged by reactionaries to abolish the cortes of cadiz and all its works, which he did almost immediately. It was enacted after its approval in a constitutional referendum, and it is the culmination of the spanish transition to democracy. The constitution of nepal date of publication in nepal gazette 20 september 2015 2072. Preamble the spanish nation, desiring to establish justice, liberty, and security, and to promote. Pdf the constitution of cadiz in new spain alfredo avila. The political constitution of the spanish monarchy spanish. The basic structure of military organization shall be regulated by an organic act in accordance with the principles of the present constitution. Pdf the spanish federalist tradition and the 1978 constitution. Weve started with french, spanish, russian and english and want to add german, italian, japanese and others. It first explains the process of transition from francos dictatorship to democracy, in order to understand the historical circumstances under which the constitution was framed.
Spanish constitution of 1978 unannotated wikisource. However, nepal has taken a decision similar to that of spain almost 40 years ago. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Pdf on jan 1, 1998, daniele conversi and others published the spanish federalist tradition and the 1978 constitution find, read and cite all the research you. In most cases heads of state designated plenipotentiaries to sign the treaty, but some presidents also signed on behalf of states which were republics. The constitution is based on the indissoluble unity of the spanish nation, the common and indivisible homeland of all spaniards, and recognizes and guarantees the right to autonomy of the nationalities and regions which make it up and the solidarity among all of them. Discovering the constitution of cadiz in custodia legis. The constitutional history of spain dates back to the constitution of 1812. Although it was not enacted for some years, its influence was considerable, both within. The treaty establishing a constitution for europe was signed in rome on 29 october 2004 by 53 senior political figures from the 25 member states of the european union.
A contextual analysis constitutional systems of the world kindle edition by ferreres comella, victor. In a december referendum, the draft constitution was then approved by nearly 90 percent of voters. Pdf the spanish constitution and the new statutes of autonomy. Resources guide explore the links in the text of the constitution below to discover a variety of relevant, classroom ready, lessons and activities from the bill of rights institute. The organic law, as provided for in article 5 of the spanish constitution, must be approved before june 30, 2012. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in thisact referred to as the constitution. On 19 march 1812, spains first constitution was drawn up in cadiz, enshrining the rights of spanish citizens and limiting the power of the monarchy. The basic structure of military organisation shall be regulated by an organic law in accordance with the principles of the constitution. The political constitution of the spanish monarchy, promulgated on 18 march 1812 by the cortes of cadiz, defined spanish and spanishamerican liberalism for the early nineteenth century. Declaration 12004 unofficial translation tribunal constitucional. Federal constitution 2 101 2 it shall promote the common welfare, sustainable development, internal cohesion and cultural diversity of the country. Debate would be how to amend founding document of democracy and who to. It is defined in part ix sections 159 through 165 of the constitution of spain, and further governed by organic laws 21979 law of the.
Catalonia crisis shows spains constitution is no longer. The constitution of 1978 is one of about a dozen of other historical spanish constitutions and constitutionlike documents. Spanish constitution to the treaty which lays down a constitution for. The constitution of spain this book provides a critical introduction to the principles and institutions that make up the spanish constitution, which was enacted in 1978. Citizens and public authorities are bound by the constitution and all other legal provisions. The treaty establishing a constitution for europe tce. It was sanctioned by king juan carlos i on 27 december, and published in the boletin oficial. Thefederalrepublicof somalia provisionalconstitution. Pdf on jan 1, 2009, alba nogueira lopez and others published the spanish constitution and the new statutes of autonomy. Sanctioned by his majesty the king before the cortes on december 27, 1978. The spanish constitution is one of the few bill of rights that has legal provisions for social rights, including the definition of spain itself as a social and democratic state, subject to the rule of law sp. We, the sovereign people of nepal, internalizing the peoples sovereign right and right to autonomy and selfrule, while maintaining freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity, independence and dignity of nepal.
Media in category spanish constitution of 1812 the following 21 files are in this category, out of 21 total. A guiding question for each lesson is included below each section. Oct 26, 2017 catalonia crisis shows spains constitution is no longer fit for purpose. Spanish constitution ministry of the presidency approved in plenary sessions of the congress of deputies and the senate held on october 31, 1978. It was a response to the constitutional crisis caused by the forced abdication and exile of spains legitimate. Ratified by the spanish people in a referendum of december 6, 1978. Only two other such documents have endured as long, the 1789 constitution of the united states and the 1814 constitution of norway. Tribunal constitucional is the supreme interpreter of the spanish constitution, with the power to determine the constitutionality of acts and statutes made by any public body, central, regional, or local in spain. Debate would be how to amend founding document of democracy and who to ask. Constitution of the united states of america bill of rights. Passed by the cortes generales in plenary sittings of the congress and the senate held on october 31, 1978.
National sovereignty is vested in the spanish people, from whom emanate the powers of the state. Spain is hereby established as a social and democratic state, subject to the rule of law, which advocates as the highest values of its legal order, liberty, justice, equality and political pluralism. Protect all spaniards and peoples of spain in the exercise of human rights, of their culture and traditions, languages and institutions. The 1978 spanish constitution enshrined the recognition of linguistic, cultural, and some degree of national pluralism in the country and outlined procedural mechanisms for the creation of regional autonomies, which has given rise to a. English translation made available on website of tribunal constitucional. Oct, 2017 spain considers change to constitution as way out of crisis. Nepal and spain are separated by more than 8,000 km and they have very different societies and cultures although i think that the origin of the spanish flamenco is not so far from kathmandu. In this referendum, a new constitution was approved. Portugals constitution of 1976 with amendments through 2005. Provisions relating to the fundamental rights and liberties recognized by the constitution shall be construed in conformity with the universal declaration of human rights and international treaties and agreements thereon ratified by spain. Their internal structure and operation must be democratic. Provisions applicable to an amendment to the provisional constitution schedule one c, or a law mentioned in schedule one d of this constitution, proposed before the expiry of the first term of the federal parliament. Catalonia crisis shows spains constitution is no longer fit. It was a response to the constitutional crisis caused by the forced abdication and exile of spains legitimate monarch, ferdinand vii, in 1808.
Read the constitution continued the constitution of the united states the signing of the constitution took place on september 17, 1787, at the pennsylvania state house now called independence hall in philadelphia. Spain considers change to constitution as way out of crisis. Constitution of the united states of america bill of. Spain considers change to constitution as way out of. After the death of dictator francisco franco in 1975, a general election in 1977 convened the constituent cortes the spanish parliament, in its capacity as a constitutional assembly for. Constitution spanish law oxford libguides at oxford university. A contextual analysis constitutional systems of the world. Enacted by the king and the parliament of swaziland.
An act to provide for the constitution of the kingdom of swaziland, 2005. Spanish constitution of 1978 unannotated from wikisource. The mission of the armed forces, comprising the army, the navy and the air force, is to guarantee the sovereignty and independence of spain and to defend its territorial integrity and the constitutional. A liberal constitution, it drew inspiration from the constitutional texts of the american revolution and french revolution. Where applicable, the channel of constitutional reform to be followed to adapt the text of the. Constitution day materials, us constitution, pocket. Spain constitutionmaking and constitutional change. We, the sovereign people of nepal, internalizing the peoples sovereign right and right to autonomy and selfrule, while maintaining freedom, sovereignty, territorial. National sovereignty belongs to the spanish people, from whom all state powers emanate. The constitutional court enrique guilln l6pez this article aims to briefly describe and analyze the constitutional conflicts that have arisen in spain since the establishment of the spanish constitution of 1978 the constitution. A contextual analysis constitutional systems of the world comella, victor ferreres, harding, andrew, berger, benjamin l, klug, heinz, leyland, peter, dixon, rosalind on. The spanish nation, desiring to establish justice, liberty, and security, and to promote the well being of all its members, in the exercise of its sovereignty, proclaims its will to.
Spanish constitution of 1978 unannotated wikisource, the. Section 2 state form the form of government shall be that of a constitutional monarchy. Spanish constitution of 1978 unannotated for other versions of this work, see spanish constitution of 1978. Constitution in spanish english to spanish translation. Articles 19, 20, paragraphs 1, a and d, and 5, articles 21 and 28, paragraph 2, and article 37, paragraph 2, may be suspended when the states of emergency or siege are declared under the terms established in the constitution. Nov 15, 2014 protect all spaniards and peoples of spain in the exercise of human rights, of their culture and traditions, languages and institutions. Constitution of the republic of trinidad and tobago act an act to establish the republic of trinidad and tobago and to enact the constitution thereof in lieu of the former constitution. Spain is hereby established as a social and democratic state, subject to the rule of law, which advocates freedom, justice, equality and political pluralism as. Other articles where constitution of 1978 is discussed. Discovering the constitution of cadiz august 3, 2011 by kelly buchanan the following is a guest post by angel garcia, a summer intern in the law librarys global legal research center. Help build the largest repository of foreign translations of the u.
It first explains the process of transition from francos. Promote the progress of culture and of the economy to ensure a dignified quality of life for all. Catalonia crisis shows spains constitution is no longer fit for purpose. Constitution of the united states we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this. Treaty establishing a constitution for europe wikipedia. Spains constitution of 1978 with amendments through 2011. Passed by the cortes generales in plenary meetings of the congress of deputies and the senate held on october 31, 1978. Victor ferreres comella provides a critical introduction to the principles and institutions that make up the spanish constitution, which was enacted in 1978. Approved in plenary sessions of the congress of deputies and the senate held on october 31, 1978. After the death of dictator francisco franco in 1975, a general election in 1977 convened the constituent cortes the spanish parliament, in its capacity as a constitutional assembly for the purpose of drafting and approving the constitution. This was an important step in spains transition to becoming a constitutional monarchy and democracy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the constitution of spain.
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