The constitution by rajko grlic the global dispatches. The constitution acted like a colossal merger, uniting a group of states with different interests, laws, and cultures. United kingdoms constitution of 1215 with amendments. Yugoslav committee article about yugoslav committee by the. It came into effect on 21 february 1974 with 406 original articles, the 1974 constitution was one of the longest constitutions in the world. The constitution of the state of new york as revised, with amendments adopted by the constitutional convention of 1938 and approved by vote of the people on november 8, 1938 and amendments subsequently adopted by the legislature and approved by vote of the people. Blackwell publishing on behalf of the international studies association. We, the sovereign filipino people, imploring the aid of divine providence, in order to establish a government that shall embody our ideals, promote the general welfare, conserve and develop the patrimony of our nation, and secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of democracy under a regime of justice, peace, liberty, and equality, do ordain and. Riordan republished from new york state unified court. The constitution full text the national constitution. Constitution of yugoslavia 1953 wikisource, the free.
The changes are based on an endorsement by serbias assembly of a working group report that found the 1974 yugoslav constitution was unconstitutional in allowing the socialist autonomous provinces of kosovo and vojvodina to block amendments to the serb constitution and that the 1974 constitution. A general handbook and step by step guide on how to make toiletries, detergents and nigerian fast food. This book provides a survey of the history of the south slav peoples who came together at the end of the first world war to form the first yugoslav kingdom, and who emerged from the chaos of the second world war to become citizens of a. The principle of reasonableness which legally as well as philosophically is an essential element of equality or nonarbitrariness pervades article 14 like a. On 7 october 1949, the constitution of the german democratic republic gdr is adopted in berlin. The constitution of the united states constituting. Constitution of the union of socialist soviet republics january 1924 abridged part i declaration since the foundation of the soviet republics, the states of the world have been divided into two camps. Nov, 2017 a love story about hate is the subtitle of rajko grlics film, set in an anonymous apartment block in a croatian city. Form of government and religion article 1 the kingdom of norway is a free, independent, indivisible and inalienable realm. It consists of 280 articles and 7 schedules with objective resolution forming the preamble of the constitution beside 20 amendments which have been made since then.
Constitution of yugoslavia 1963 wikisource, the free. Constitution of the german democratic republic 7 october. Sg 8526 sep 2003, sg 1825 feb 2005, sg 2731 mar 2006, sg 7826 sep 2006 constitutional court judgment no. Two families are brought together when vjeko, a middleaged croatian school teacher who spends his days looking after his bedridden and embittered father and his nights dressed as a woman, is badly beaten by young neofascist thugs on the street. The author, ojewale funmilola, a graduate of biochemistry from bowen university, iwo inosun state, and currently an entrepreneur with first hand experience in the production of all that is stated in her book.
Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members,and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business. Yugoslavias 1974 constitution is a perfect example of this paradox. The constitution of the united states we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united. The massacre of yugoslavia by misha glenny the new york. The 1974 yugoslav constitution was the fourth and final constitution of the socialist federal. We, the members of the seventh grand national assembly, guided by our. Louisiana constitution of 1974 lee hargrave the declaration of rights of the constitution of 1974 was viewed by many delegates to the constitutional convention as a radical document making extreme innovations. Read the constitution continued 2 each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two thirds, expel a member. It was prompted by yet another attempt of the communist old guard, led by tito and his most trusted ideological ally, edvard kardelj, to solve the twin problems of the early 1970s. Chronology kingdom of serbs, croats and slovenes 1921 vidovdan constitution kingdom of yugoslavia 1929 1931 yugoslav constitution federal peoples republic of yugoslavia 1946 yugoslav constitution socialist federal republic of yugoslavia 1963 yugoslav constitution 1974 yugoslav constitution. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on.
A constitution as a legal, social and political document constitutions as legal instruments a constitution marries power with justice lutz 2006. Ii, issue 12 march 2015 15880 the kingdom of yugoslavia, because of its multiethnic. Article 2 human dignity 1 respect for and protection of human dignity constitute the primary obligation of the state. Violence had become so common in croatia by then that nobody bothered to mention the dangers of crossing from. Muslims were recognized as a nation by the yugoslav constitution of 1963 and because bosnian serb politicians and military forces in srebrenica viewed the bosnian muslims as such. Constitution of unic foundation unique employment and empowerment initiative unic foundation slogan. Greeces constitution of 1975 with amendments through 2008. As a result, even before the collapse of east european communism in late 1989, yugoslavia had begun the task of seriously reforming a failed socialist system. Unrest follows kosovos assembly, in a highly irregular vote on march 23, approves the new serbian constitution, already approved by the assembly of the republic of serbia on february 3.
The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several. The constitutional crisis in yugoslavia arises from a dispute over the future political relationships among the countrys re publics and provinces. The constitution of the socialist federative republic of yugoslavia, february 21, 1974. The solutions adopted under the 1967, 1968 and 1971 amendments were entered into the new constitution. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the. Tito leder kommunistisk stat ikke sa veldstaende gjeld, inflasjon, arbeidsloshet slovenia og kroatia 1980 1887 slobodan milosevic kroatia opprette et stor serbia slovenia, selvstendige, 1991 angrep 10 dager 1992 kroatia,selvstendie,1991 borgerkrigen i jugoslavia kilder kosmos 9. The changes are based on an endorsement by serbias assembly of a working group report that found the 1974 yugoslav constitution was unconstitutional in allowing the socialist autonomous provinces of kosovo and vojvodina to block amendments to the serb constitution and that the. The constitution was promulgated at the session of the council of nationalities of the federal assembly. In a solemn manner, we approve the constitution of the republic of kosovo. Fnrj federativna narodna republika jugoslavija federal.
The british constitution, law reform and the parliamentary. A yugoslav citizen shall be simultaneously a citizen of one of its member republics. Adopted by the federal peoples assembly april 7, 1963 considering the historical fact that the working people of yugoslavia, under the leadership of the communist party, overthrew the former class society based on exploitation, political oppression and national inequality by their struggle in the peoples liberation war and socialist revolution. Constitution of the german democratic republic 7 october 1949 caption. Aim to provide employment and empowerment opportunities to the society at large. Louisiana state senate louisiana constitution of 1974. Matter of the estate of handler 2007 ny slip op 30421u march 28, 2007 sur ct, nassau county docket number. Louisiana constitution of 1974 louisiana state senate november 18, 2019 compiled from the louisiana senate statutory database. In slobodan milosevic and the destruction of yugoslavia former u. Fnrj stands for federativna narodna republika jugoslavija federal peoples republic of yugoslavia suggest new definition this definition appears rarely and is found in the following acronym finder categories. State government bodies, local selfgovernment bodies, officials, citizens and their associations shall be obliged to observe the constitution of therussian federation and laws. Whereas the many tyrannical and oppressive usurpations of the king and parliament of great britain on the rights and liberties of the people of the american colonies had reduced them to the necessity of.
If one compares the new bill of rights with that of the 1921 constitution, one can easily support that view. The congress, whenever two thirds of both houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this constitution, or, on the application of the legislatures of two thirds of the several states, shall call a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of this constitution, when ratified by the legislatures. Ustav socijalisticke federativne republike jugoslavije. The constitution of pakistan 1973 was enforced on 14 th aug 1973. Beginning in 1989, serbia ended kosovos autonomy, which had been granted in the 1974 constitution, and sent in troops to suppress the protests of kosovos albanian majority. In 1974 the government enacted a new constitution, the worlds longest, which created new representative bodies and a complex system of checks and balances, designed to enhance party power and limit the. Arhiv jugoslavije the constitution of the sfry, february.
The republic of kosovo is an independent, sovereign, democratic, unique and indivisible state. Explaining the failure of the european constitution. The constitutional crisis in yugoslavia and the international. Article 17 the federal republic of yugoslavia shall confer yugoslav citizenship on its inhabitants. It added elaborate language protecting the selfmanagement system from state interference and expanding representation. New york state constitution new york department of state. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives.
The constitution united its citizens as members of a whole, vesting the power of the union in the. Published by the department ofthe parliamentary library, 1995 the author would like to thank the following people. After the formation of the kingdom of the serbs, croats, and slovenes in december 1918, the yugoslav committee ceased to exist. The constitution of the kingdom of norway the constitution, as laid down on 17 may 1814 by the constituent assembly at eidsvoll with subsequent amendments, the most recent being of 19 june 1992 a.
As amended through calendar year 2019 table of contents preamble article i. The constitution of the united states national archives. The constitution of the socialist federative republic of yugoslavia, february 21, 1974 the constitution was promulgated at the session of the council of nationalities of the federal assembly. It is regarded as the landmark accomplishment of bhuttos era as it was a unanimous act of the parliament with. Adopted by the federal peoples assembly april 7, 1963 considering the historical fact that the working people of yugoslavia, under the leadership of the communist party, overthrew the former class society based on exploitation, political oppression and national inequality by their struggle in the peoples liberation war and socialist revolution in order to found a community in. It added elaborate language protecting the selfmanagement system from state interference and expanding representation of republics and. We the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the united states of america. Arhiv jugoslavije the constitution of the sfry, april 7, 1963. George kenney, who writes frequently on foreign affairs, resigned from the state departments yugoslavia desk in 1992 in protest over bush administration. Arhiv jugoslavije the constitution of the sfry, february 21.
The 1931 yugoslav constitution, also known as september constitution or octroic constitution, was the second and final constitution of the kingdom of yugoslavia. Subject to the provisions of subarticles 7 and 9 of article 47. Department of the parliamentary library, other than by members of the australian parliament in the course of their official duties. Constitution of the socialist federal republic of yugoslavia 21 feb 1974 author. Trade unions, the allunion leninist young communist league cooperatives, and other public organisations, participate, in accordance with the aims laid down in their rules, in managing state and public affairs, and in deciding political. The constitution of 1791 national assembly september 3, 1791 historywiz primary source preamble the national assembly, wishing to establish the french constitution upon the principles it has just recognized and declared, abolishes irrevocably the institutions which were injurious to liberty and equality of rights. The development of the british constitution the constitution has evolved over time, with two main strands of historical development. Apr 17, 2020 any act directed against the sovereignty, equality and national freedom of the peoples of the federative peoples republic of yugoslavia and their peoples republics is contrary to the constitution. All party organisations shall function within the framework of the constitution of the ussr. A short history of the yugoslav peoples fred singleton. The yugoslav committees plans were reflected in the agreement signed in july 1917 by the committees chairman, a. This webpage provides access to constitutions of osce participating states.
An unexpected drizzle one gloomy morning late last august served to heighten the tension as i left the northern croatian town of karlovac and was waved through the front line by a croat national guardsman. We, the sovereign filipino people, imploring the aid of divine providence, in order to establish a government that shall embody our ideals, promote the general welfare, conserve and develop the patrimony of our nation, and secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of democracy under a regime. Includes text of a report on the final draft of the constitution by mijalko todorovic, president of the federal assembly and chairman of its joint constitutional commission. The constitution of the czechoslovak republic internet archive. As revised, with amendments adopted by the constitutional convention of 1938 and approved by vote of the people on november 8, 1938 and amendments subsequently adopted by the legislature and approved by vote of the people. On november 29, 1988, a massive set of constitutional amendments was promulgated, which scrapped some of.
The 1946 yugoslav constitution was the first constitution of the federal peoples republic of yugoslavia. The 1920 constitution government of the czech republic. List of books and articles about serbian history online. Italy in the balkans, albania, serbia, kosovo european academic research vol. The republic of croatia guarantees all its citizens their full national and all their fundamental human and civil rights and liberties, including a. Constitution of the republic of san marino 1974, amended 2002 italian version. Promoting and fostering good corporate relationship in other to avail us. This edition of the new york state constitution is provided as a public service by the. Originally published in celebration of the centennial of the united slavonian benevolent association in 1974, yugoslavs in louisiana details the surge of immigration in the 1820s and 1830s, and the influences of the people in the years that followed. We, the sovereign filipino people, imploring the aid of almighty god, in order to build a just and humane society and establish a government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings. Constitution of the federal repubic of yugoslavia 1992. Under americas first national government, the articles of confederation, the states acted together only for specific purposes. Final report, ballot proposition, summary of selected proposals, convention calendar, and house and senate journals.
Yugoslavias national assembly passes amendments allowing serbia to change its constitution. Constitution of the united states of america1787 page ii 4this clause has been affected by clause 2 of amendment xviii. Slobodan milosevic and the destruction of yugoslavia. The declaration of rights of the louisiana constitution of. United kingdoms constitution of 1215 with amendments through 20. The constitution of the republic of croatia and constitutional act of serenity and independence of the republic of croatia provide.
The constitution of the socialist federal republic of. It came into effect at its promulgation on january 31. The constitution of the socialist federative republic of yugoslavia, april 7, 1963 the constitution is known under the name selfmanagement charter because the selfmanagement model was implemented in all spheres and at all levels of social life. Erjona rama, nexhat ramayugoslav italian relations in the xx century. The office of the government of the czech republic remembers the 90th anniversary of the adoption of the first czechoslovak constitution. Constitution of the federal republic of yugoslavia, the said provisions of the constitution of the member republic shall cease to be valid at the end of six months from the day the discrepancy was found, if the discrepancy has not been rectified. Matter of the estate of etess 2007 ny slip op 30429u march 30, 2007 sur ct, nassau county docket number. Germanys constitution of 1949 with amendments through 2012.
There are few countries in europe which contain within an area as small as the british isles such a variety of natural environments and cultures as yugoslavia. To learn more about the constitution the people, the events, the landmark cases order a copy of the u. The 1987 constitution of the republic of the philippines preamble we, the sovereign filipino people, imploring the aid of almighty god, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations. The 1974 yugoslav constitution was the fourth and final constitution of the socialist federal republic of yugoslavia. The initial formulation of the new constitutional arrangements after the establishment of independent czechoslovakia was drawn up in the form of the first law of the land by one of the men of the 28th october, lawyer alois rasin.
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