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Voters in Madagascar overwhelmingly approved a referendum for a new constitution. The new constitution will allow President Rajoelina to run for another term in 2011 (Jurist 2010). |
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10.31.2010: Niger - New Constitution
90% of voters cast ballots in favor of Niger's new constitution. Although the junta leadership still needs to sign the constitution to officially promulgate the document, it appears that Niger will be returned to civilian rule within a year of last February's coup (JUrist 2010). |
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Turkish voters approve constitutional amendments that will limit the power of the judiciary and provide the government more control over both the military and the judiciary (Jurist 2010). |
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The Sri Lankan Parliament approved a constitutional amendment that will remove presidential term limts and enhance the powers of the president (Jurist 2010). |
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Voter in Kenya are set to approve their new constitution. The document is part of a power sharing arrangement that seeks to end the civil unrest in the country and will significantly reduce the powers of the president (Jurist 2010). |
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Voters in Kyrgyzstan approved a new constitution. The new constitution shifts power from the President to the Prime Minister, establishes a secular state, and declares the next elections will be held in 2011 (Jurist 2010). |
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6.3.2010: Kazakhstan - Failed Constitutional Amendment
President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan yielded to domestic and international pressure and rejected a constitutional amendment that would have significantly increased his powers, including naming him "leader of the nation" (Jurist 2010). |
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4.27.2010: Singapore - Constitutional Amendment
The Parliament of Singapore passed a constitutional amendment that would permanently increase the number of opposition MP's in the parliament (AsiaNews 2010). |
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Pakistan's National Assembly passed the 18th amendment to the constitution. The amendment transfers some Presidential powers to the Prime Minister and allows the Prime Minister to be selected for multiple terms (comparativeconstitutions.org 2010). |
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2.17.2010: Niger - Constitution Suspended
Niger's military held a coup and suspended the six month old constitution. The coup was in response to the new constitution that removed the term limits placed on President Mamadou Tandja and the reported fraud surrounding the constitution's promulgation (Jurist 2010). |
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After a long and civil process, the Dominican Republic promulgated a new constitution. Interestingly, the government was careful to follow the amendment procedure of the previous constitution when promulgating the new one (comparativeconstitutions.org 2010). |
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1.21.2010: Angola - New Constitution
Despite the oppositions failure to participate in the vote, the Parliament of the Republic of Angola passed a new constitution that would expand the powers of the president (Jurist 2010). |
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11.29.2009: Switzerland - Constitutional Amendment
Swiss voters passed a constitutional ban on the creation of minarets. The ban was initiated by nationalist parties in Switzerland and passed by 58% of the citizenry and by a majority in 19 of the 23 cantons (Jurist 2009). |
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The Czech Parliament approved a constitutional amendment that will allow early elections. The amendment came in response to a decision by the Constitutional Court that declared the early elections unconstitutional.(Jurist 2009). |
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8.4.2009: Niger - New Constitution
Voters in Niger approved a referendum to replace their constitution. The new constitution strengthened the presidency and abolished presidential term limits (Jurist 2009). |
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4.10.2009: Fiji - Suspension of Constitution
President Ratu Jossfa Iloilo suspended the constitution after the Court of Appeal declared his appointment of a military officer as head of government was unconstitutional. In a statement, President Iloilo indicated that an interim government would be necessary for up to five years in order to carry out the reforms necessary for democratic elections to take place (Jurist 2009). |
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2.16.2009: Venezuela - Constitutional Amendment
Voters approved a constitutional amendment that will abolish term limits and allow President Hugo Chavez to run for another term in 2012 (Jurist 2009). |
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2.5.2009: Zimbabwe - Constitutional Amendment
The Parliament promulgated a constitutional amendment that will allow the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change to serve as Prime Minister in a coalition government alongside his rival President Mugabe (New York Times 2009). |
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Voters in Bolivia approve a new constitution that greatly increases the power of the indigenous majority there. The new constitution will remove the colonial elites from power, redistributes land, and reserves seats in Congress for minorities (Jurist 2009). |
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12.30.2008: Russia - Constitutional Amendment
President Mednedev signed into law a constitutional amendment that will extend the terms of the President and members of Parliament to 6 and 5 years, respectively (Jurist 2008). |
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12.23.2008: Guinea - Suspension of Constitution
Guinea's government and constiuttion were dissolved after President Lansana Conte died at the age of 74, after nearly a quarter centuries rule (Reuters 2008). |
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The Luxembourg Chamber of Deputies adopted a constitutional amendment that makes the Grand Dukes role in legislation merely ceremonial, similar to other European countries with a monarch (Jurist 2008). |
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Ecuador's constitution was promulgated by national referendum. The new constitution dramatically increases the power of the President (Jurist 2008). |
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9.26.2008: Turkmenistan - New Constitution
The People's Council of Turkmenistan promulgated a new constituion. Included in the new constitution are provisions for multiparty elections and a president with limited authority (Jurist 2008). |
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Malidives President, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, signed a new constitution into law. The new constitution provides for more dmeocratic governance and incrased human rights (Jurist 2008). |
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7.24.2008: Senegal - Constitutional Amendment
Senegal promulgated an amendment to its constitution. The amendment will give the judiciary jurisdiction to prosecute former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre (Jurist 2008). |
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The French parliament passed an amendment to the constitution that will strengthen the parliament while placing limits on the power of the executive (Jurist 2008). |
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7.18.2008: Bhutan - New Constitution
The King of Bhutan promulgated their new constitution, marking the end of more than a decade of constitutional reform. |
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6.17.2008: Mexico - Constitutional Amendment
The President signed into law a constitutional amendment that will revolutionize the Mexican judicial system (Jurist 2008). |
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The National Assembly of Mauritius passed a constitutional amendment that established a Public Bodies Appeal Tribunal. |
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5.26.2008: Myanmar - New Constitution
Myanmar's new constitution was approved by referendum with more than 92% of voters in favor of the charter. The new constitution will further consolidate the military's role in the government, even after the democratic elections promised in 2010 (Rueters 2008). |
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The Assembly of Kosovo adopted the draft constitution. This Constitution is schedule to come into effect on June 15, 2008 (Jurist 2008). |
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2.22.2008: Turkey - Constitutional Amendments
The Grand National Assembly of Turkey promulgated two amendments. The first eases the ban on Islamic headscarves and the second recognizes equal rights to higher education (Jurist 2007). |
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Kosovo declares independence from Serbia. They will continue to use their 2001 Provisional Constitution until their draft constitution is ratified. |
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12.14.2007: Pakistan - Constitutional Amendment
President Musharraf unilaterally adopted the second amendment of the year as allowed under the Provisional Constitution Order of November 5, 2007. |
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11.21.2007: Pakistan - Constitutional Amendment
President Musharraf unilaterally adopted his first amendment as allowed under the Provisional Constitution Order of November 5, 2007. |
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11.1.2007: Zimbabwe - Constitutional Amendment
President Mugabe of Zimbabwe signed an amendment into law, which allows Mugabe to choose his replacement (Jurist 2007). |
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The Parliament of the Republic of Montenegro promulgated a new constitution. The new constitutions is expected to prepare Montenegro for EU entry by 2015 (Jurist 2007). |
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10.23.2007: Kyrgyz Republic - Constitutional Amendment
Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev promulgated the most recent round of amendments to the Kyrgyz Constiuttion. The most recent round of amendments follows the Constitutional Court's ruling in September that the early 2007 and late 2006 amendments were illegal, effectively restoring the 2003 constitution. |
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09.20.2007: Brazil - Constitutional Amendment
Brazil passed the constitutional amendments #54, 55, and 56. |
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Thai people approve the new Thai constitution. The new constitution replaces the 1997 one and ends nearly a year of military rule (Jurist 2007). |
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5.22.2007: Kazakhstan - Constitutional Amendment
President Nursultan Nazarbayev promulgated a constitutional amendment that removed term limits on his presidency. Under the amendment, all future presidents will be required to abide by the term limits in the constitution. |
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Egypt passes a series of 34 constitutional amendments by referendum. However, turnout in the referendum was extremely low. |
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03.09.2007: Nepal - Constitutional Amendment
Nepal amends their interim constitution to change the country into a federal state and increase representation of the southern region. |
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Nepal's House of Representatives passes an interim constitution. The interim constitution dissolves the current House of Representatives and creates an interim Parliament charged with creating a new constitution (Jurist 2007). |
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1.15.2007 - Kyrgyz Republic - Constitutional Amendment
Kyrgyz President promulgated several amendments, effecitively removing the limits place on him by the new constiuttion in November. |
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12.19.2006: Brazil - Constitutional Amendment
Brazil passed the constitutional amendment #53. |
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11.9.2006 - Kyrgyz Republic - New Constitution
Kyrgyz President promulgated constitutional amendments that severely limit his power. The President's approval follows a week of protests in the capital following his earlier veto of the amendments. |
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Thailand's King approves an interim constitution written largely by the military (Jurist 2006). |
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09.19.2006: Thailand - Constitution Suspended
The Royal Thai Army led a coup against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and immediately suspended the 1991 Constitution (Jurist 2006). |
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06.25.2006: Mauritania - Constitutional Amendment
The people of Mauritania overwhelmingly approved an amendment to their constitution. The amendment will limit the President to 2 terms in office and reduces the length of each term from 6 to 5 years, among other changes (The Arabist 2006). |
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04.25.2006: Lithuania - Constitutional Amendment
The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania passed amendments to their constitution in preparation for the introduction of the euro (The Bank of Lithuania 2006). |
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Trinidad and Tobago passed the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2006. |
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03.8.2006: Brazil - Constitutional Amendment
Brazil passed the constitutional amendment #52. |
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02.14.2006: Brazil - Constitutional Amendment
Brazil passed the constitutional amendments #50 and 51. |
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02.8.2006: Brazil - Constitutional Amendment
Brazil passed the constitutional amendment #49. |
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