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Status of the Constitution
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(4) Constitutional statutes, laws and other generally binding rules shall be interpreted and applied in conformity with this Constitution. (Art. 152) - Slovak
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(4) Výklad a uplatňovanie ústavných zákonov, zákonov a ostatných všeobecne záväzných právnych predpisov musí byť v súlade s touto ústavou. (Čl. 152)
Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe decisions of the Constitutional Court are not susceptible to any recourse. They impose themselves on the public powers, on all the administrative and jurisdictional authorities, and on all physical or juridical persons.
Any text declared unconstitutional is null and of no effect; it may neither be promulgated nor applied. If it is in force, it is removed from the juridical order [ordonnancement].
… (Art. 106) - FrenchLes décisions de la Cour Constitutionnel ne sont susceptibles d’aucun recours. Elles s’imposent aux pouvoirs publics, à toutes les autorités administratives et juridictionnelles et à toute personne physique ou morale.
Tout texte déclaré inconstitutionnel et nul et de nul effet ; il ne peut être ni promulgué ni appliqué. S’il est en vigueur, il est retiré de l’ordonnancement juridique.
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Status of the Constitution
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(5) Without prejudice to the application of the Constitution of Zanzibar in accordance with this Constitution concerning all matters pertaining to Tanzania Zanzibar which are not Union Matters, this Constitution shall have the force of law in the whole of the United Republic, and in the event any other law conflicts with the provisions contained in this Constitution, the Constitution shall prevail and that other law, to the extent of the inconsistency with the Constitution, shall be void. (Art. 64)
Status of the Constitution
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1. Normative acts that have force throughout the entire territory of the Republic of Albania are the:
a) Constitution;
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1. Aktet normative që kanë fuqi në të gjithë territorin e Republikës së Shqipërisë janë:
a) Kushtetuta;
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Status of the Constitution
- EnglishThe Constitutional Court shall, in the manner stipulated by the Law on the Constitutional Court:
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2. Prior to the adoption of the draft Constitutional Amendments, as well as drafts of legal acts put to a referendum, determine their conformity with the Constitution;
... (Art. 168) - ArmenianՍահմանադրական դատարանը Սահմանադրական դատարանի մասին օրենքով սահմանված կարգով՝
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2) մինչև Սահմանադրության փոփոխությունների նախագծի, ինչպես նաև հանրաքվեի դրվող իրավական ակտերի նախագծերի ընդունումը որոշում է դրանց համապատասխանությունը Սահմանադրությանը.
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RECOGNISE the Constitution as the supreme law of our country that provides the framework for the conduct of Government and all Fijians;
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ROKOVA na Yavunivakavulewa ni lawa cecere duadua ni noda vanua ka vakarautaka na ituvatuva ni kena qaravi na Matanitu kei ira na lewei Viti;
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Status of the Constitution
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Every person living on the national territory is held to respect the Constitution, the laws and the regulations of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. (Art. 47)
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Toute personne vivant sur le territoire national est tenue de respecter la Constitution, les lois et les règlements de la République de Côte d’Ivoire. (Art. 47)
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(4) Zimbabwean citizens have the following duties, in addition to any others imposed upon them by law—
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(b) to observe this Constitution and to respect its ideals and institutions;
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Status of the Constitution
- EnglishFrom the day on which the Constitution becomes enforceable, all laws, decrees, decisions, regulations and other acts that are contrary to it are abrogated. (Art. 188)
- DutchMet ingang van de dag waarop de Grondwet uitvoerbaar wordt, zijn alle daarmee strijdige wetten, decreten, besluiten, reglementen en andere akten opgeheven. (Art. 188)
- FrenchA compter du jour où la Constitution sera exécutoire, toutes les lois, décrets, arrêtés, règlements et autres actes qui y sont contraires sont abrogés. (Art. 188)
- GermanAb dem Tag, an dem die Verfassung wirksam wird, sind alle zu ihr im Widerspruch stehenden Gesetze, Dekrete, Erlasse, Verordnungen und anderen Akte aufgehoben. (Art. 188)
Status of the Constitution
- Englisha. The application of this Constitution does not breach the treaties and agreements which Bahrain has concluded with states and international organizations.
b. Exceptionally to the provisions of the second clause of Article 38 of this Constitution, all laws, laws by Decrees, Decrees, statutes, orders, edicts and circulars that have been issued and are in force prior to the first meeting convened by the National Assembly remain proper and valid, unless amended or rescinded in accordance with the regulations prescribed in this Constitution. (Art. 121) - Arabicأ- لا يخل تطبيق هذا الدستور بما ارتبطت به مملكة البحرين مع الدول والهيئات الدولية من معاهدات واتفاقات.
ب - استـثـناء من حكم الفقرة الثانية من المادة (38) من هذا الدستور يبقى صحيحاً ونافذاً كل ما صدر من قوانين ومراسيم بقوانين ومراسيم ولوائح وأوامر وقرارات وإعلانات معمول بها قبل أول اجتماع يعقده المجلس الوطني ما لم تعدل أو تلغ وفقاً للنظام المقرر بهذا الدستور. (المادّة 121)