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Status of the Constitution
Eritrea
- EnglishWe, the people of Eritrea, …
approve and solemnly ratify, through the Constituent Assembly, this Constitution as the fundamental law of our Sovereign and Independent State of Eritrea. (Preamble)
Status of the Constitution
Brunei Darussalam
- English…
WHEREAS WE intend to govern in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and the laws of Brunei Darussalam
… (Preamble) - Malay...
BAHAWASANYA BETA berhajat hendak memerintah menurut peruntukan-peruntukan Perlembagaan ini dan undang-undang Negara Brunei Darussalam;
... (Mukadimah)
Status of the Constitution
Canada
- English(1) The Constitution of Canada is the supreme law of Canada, and any law that is inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution is, to the extent of the inconsistency, of no force or effect.
(2) The Constitution of Canada includes
(a) the Canada Act 1982, including this Act;
(b) the Acts and orders referred to in the schedule; and
(c) any amendment to any Act or order referred to in paragraph (a) or (b). (Constitution Act 1982, Sec. 52) - French(1) La Constitution du Canada est la loi suprême du Canada; elle rend inopérantes les dispositions incompatibles de toute autre règle de droit.
(2) La Constitution du Canada comprend:
a) la Loi de 1982 sur le Canada, y compris la présente loi;
b) les textes législatifs et les décrets figurant à l’annexe;
c) les modifications des textes législatifs et des décrets mentionnés aux alinéas a) ou b). (Loi constitutionnelle de 1982, Sec. 52)
Status of the Constitution
Bulgaria
- English(1) All citizens shall observe and implement the Constitution and the laws. They shall respect the rights and the legitimate interests of others.
(2) Obligations established by the Constitution and the law shall not be defaulted upon on grounds of religious or other convictions. (Art. 58) - Bulgarian(1) Гражданите са длъжни да спазват и изпълняват Конституцията и законите. Те са длъжни да зачитат правата и законните интереси на другите.
(2) Религиозните и другите убеждения не са основание за отказ да се изпълняват задълженията, установени в Конституцията и законите. (Чл. 58)
Status of the Constitution
Palau
- EnglishThis Constitution is the supreme law of the land. (Art. II, Sec. 1)