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Status of the Constitution
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- EnglishThis Constitution shall not cease to be in effect if it ceases to be observed due to acts of force or because or repeal in any manner other than as provided for herein.
In such eventuality, every citizen, whether or not vested with official authority, has a duty to assist in bringing it back into actual effect. (Art. 333) - SpanishEsta Constitución no perderá su vigencia si dejare de observarse por acto de fuerza o porque fuere derogada por cualquier otro medio distinto al previsto en ella.
En tal eventualidad, todo ciudadano investido o ciudadana investida o no de autoridad, tendrá el deber de colaborar en el restablecimiento de su efectiva vigencia. (Art. 333)
Status of the Constitution
Tajikistan
- EnglishThe Constitution of Tajikistan shall have supreme legal force and its norms have direct affect. Laws and other legal acts that contradict the Constitution shall be of no legal validity.
State and all its bodies, officials, citizens, and their associations shall observe and comply with the Constitution and laws of the republic. … (Art. 10) - RussianКонституция Таджикистана обладает высшей юридической силой, ее нормы имеют прямое действие. Законы и другие правовые акты, противоречащие Конституции, не имеют юридической силы.
Государство и все его органы, должностные лица, граждане и их объединения обязаны соблюдать и исполнять Конституцию и законы республики. ... (Статья 10) - TajikКонститутсияи Тоҷикистон эътибори олии ҳуқуқӣ дорад ва меъёрҳои он мустақиман амал мекунанд. Қонунҳо ва дигар санадҳои ҳуқуқие, ки хилофи Конститутсияанд, эътибори ҳуқуқӣ надоранд.
Давлат ва ҳамаи мақомоти он, шахсони мансабдор, шаҳрвандон ва иттиҳодияҳои онҳо вазифадоранд Конститутсия ва қонунҳои ҷумҳуриро риоя ва иҷро намоянд. ... (Моддаи 10)
Status of the Constitution
Guinea
- English…
Sovereignty is exercised in accordance with this Constitution which is the supreme Law of the State.
Any law, any regulatory text and administrative act contrary to its provisions are null and of null effect.
… (Art. 2) - French…
La souveraineté s'exerce conformément à la présente Constitution qui est la Loi suprême de l'État.
Toute loi, tout texte réglementaire et acte administratif contraires à ses dispositions sont nuls et de nul effet.
… (Art. 2)
Status of the Constitution
Russian Federation
- English1. The enumeration in the Constitution of the Russian Federation of the basic rights and freedoms should not be interpreted as a denial or diminution of other universally recognized human and civil rights and freedoms.
… (Art. 55) - Russian1. Перечисление в Конституции Российской Федерации основных прав и свобод не должно толковаться как отрицание или умаление других общепризнанных прав и свобод человека и гражданина.
… (Статья 55)
Status of the Constitution
Dominican Republic
- EnglishThe fundamental rights recognized in this Constitution determine the existence of an order of judicial and moral responsibility that rules the conduct of men and women in society. Consequently, the following are declared as fundamental duties of people:
1. To obey and follow the Constitution and the laws, to respect and obey the authorities established by it.
… (Art. 75) - SpanishLos derechos fundamentales reconocidos en esta Constitución determinan la existencia de un orden de responsabilidad jurídica y moral, que obliga la conducta del hombre y la mujer en sociedad. En consecuencia, se declaran como deberes fundamentales de las personas los siguientes:
1) Acatar y cumplir la Constitución y las leyes, respetar y obedecer las autoridades establecidas por ellas;
… (Art. 75)
Status of the Constitution
Azerbaijan
- EnglishNo one can be compelled to execute responsibilities contradicting the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan. (Art. 79)
- AzerbaijaniHeç kəs Azərbaycan Respublikasının Konstitusiyasına və ya qanunlarına zidd vəzifələrin icrasına məcbur edilə bilməz. (Maddə 79)
Status of the Constitution
Turkmenistan
- English... The Constitution of Turkmenistan shall be the Basic Law of the state. Rules and regulations laid down in it shall be unswervingly applicable. The laws and other legal acts that contradict the Constitution shall be null and void. … (Art. 8)
- Russian… Конституция Туркменистана является Основным Законом государства. Закреплённые в ней нормы и положения имеют прямое действие. Законы и иные правовые акты, противоречащие Конституции, не имеют юридической силы. … (Статья 8)
- Turkmen… Türkmenistanyň Konstitusiýasy döwletiň Esasy Kanunydyr. Onda berkidilen kadalaryň we düzgünleriň göni hereketi bardyr. Konstitusiýa garşy gelýän kanunlaryň we gaýry hukuk namalarynyň ýuridik güýji ýokdur. … (8-nji madda)