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Status of the Constitution
Burundi
- EnglishThe fundamental rights must be respected within the whole [ensemble] of the juridical, administrative and institutional order. The Constitution is the supreme law. The legislative, the executive and the judicial [powers] must have it respected. Any law not in conformity with the Constitution is struck down as null [frappé de nullité]. (Art. 48)
- KirundiAmateka ngenderwako ategerezwa kwubahirizwa mu bisata vyose vy’ubutungane, vy’intwaro hamwe n’inzego zose z’igihugu. Ibwirizwa shingiro ni ryo risumba ayandi yose kandi urwego nshingamateka, urwego nshikiranganji n’urwego rw’amasentare zitegerezwa kuryisunga. Ibwirizwa ryose riteye kubiri n’iri Bwirizwa shingiro riba imfagusa. (Ingingo ya 48)
- FrenchLes droits fondamentaux doivent être respectés dans l’ensemble de l’ordre juridique, administratif et institutionnel. La Constitution est la loi suprême. Le législatif, l’exécutif et le judiciaire doivent la faire respecter. Toute loi non conforme à la Constitution est frappée de nullité. (Art. 48)
Status of the Constitution
Belgium
- EnglishThe federal authority only has competences in the matters that are formally assigned to it by the Constitution and the laws passed by virtue of the Constitution itself.
… (Art. 35) - DutchDe federale overheid is slechts bevoegd voor de aangelegenheden die de Grondwet en de wetten, krachtens de Grondwet zelf uitgevaardigd, haar uitdrukkelijk toekennen.
… (Art 35) - FrenchL’autorité fédérale n’a de compétences que dans les matières que lui attribuent formellement la Constitution et les lois portées en vertu de la Constitution même.
… (Art. 35) - GermanDie Föderalbehörde ist für nichts anderes zuständig als für die Angelegenheiten, die die Verfassung und die aufgrund der Verfassung selbst ergangenen Gesetze ihr ausdrücklich zuweisen.
… (Art. 35)
Status of the Constitution
Sierra Leone
- English(1) The existing law shall, notwithstanding the repeal of the Constitution of Sierra Leone Act, 1978, have effect after the entry into force of this Constitution as if they had been made in pursuance of this Constitution and shall be read and construed with such modifications, adaptations, qualifications and exceptions as may be necessary to bring them into conformity with this Constitution.
… (Sec. 177)
Status of the Constitution
Micronesia, Federated States of
- EnglishA local government and its agencies may continue to exist even though its charter or powers are inconsistent with this Constitution. To promote an orderly transition to the provisions of this Constitution, and until state governments are established, Congress shall provide for the resolution of inconsistencies between local government charters and powers, and this Constitution. This provision ceases to be effective 5 years after the effective date of this Constitution. (Art. XV, Sec. 4)
Status of the Constitution
Uruguay
- EnglishThere are hereby declared to be in full force and effect the laws which up to the present time have governed in all matters and points which are not directly in conflict with this Constitution or with the laws issued by the Legislative Power. (Art. 329)
- SpanishDecláranse en su fuerza y vigor las leyes que hasta aquí han regido en todas las materias y puntos que directa o indirectamente no se opongan a esta Constitución ni a las leyes que expida el Poder Legislativo. (Art. 329)
Status of the Constitution
Chad
- English…
Consequently, We the Chadian People:
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- Solemnly adopt this Constitution as supreme law of the State.
… (Preamble) - Arabic...
بالتالي، نحن شعب تشاد:
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- نعتمد رسمياً هذا الدستور كقانون أعلى للدولة.
...(الديباجة) - French…
En conséquence, Nous, Peuple Tchadien:
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- Adoptons solennellement la présente Constitution comme loi suprême de l'État.
… (Préambule)
Status of the Constitution
Estonia
- EnglishLaws are passed in accordance with the Constitution. (Sec. 102)
- EstonianSeadusi võetakse vastu kooskõlas põhiseadusega. (§ 102)
Status of the Constitution
Togo
- EnglishEvery citizen has the sacred duty to respect the Constitution as well as the laws and regulations of the Republic. (Art. 42)
- FrenchTout citoyen a le devoir sacré de respecter la constitution ainsi que les lois et règlements de la République. (Art. 42)
Status of the Constitution
Armenia
- EnglishState power shall be exercised in accordance with the Constitution and the laws, based on the separation and balance of the legislative, executive, and judicial powers. (Art. 4)
- ArmenianՊետական իշխանությունն իրականացվում է Սահմանադրությանը և օրենքներին համապատասխան՝ օրենսդիր, գործադիր և դատական իշխանությունների բաժանման ու հավասարակշռման հիման վրա: (Հոդված 4)
Status of the Constitution
Indonesia
- EnglishAll existing laws and regulations shall remain in effect as long as new laws and regulations have not yet taken effect under this Constitution. (Transitional Provisions, Art. II)
- IndonesianSemua lembaga negara yang ada masih tetap berfungsi sepanjang untuk melaksanakan ketentuan Undang-Undang Dasar dan belum diadakan yang baru menurut Undang-Undang Dasar ini. (Aturan Peralihan, Pasal II)