Constitution of the republic of senegal 2001, as amended to 2012 english. Forced marriage is prohibited by the constitution of senegal senegal 2001, art. A constitutional referendum was held in senegal on 7 january 2001. This publication contains the text of the treaty establishing a constitution for europeas signed in rome on 29 october 2004 and published in the official journal of the european unionon 16 december 2004 c series, no 310. Civics history and government questions for the naturalization test the 100 civics history and government questions and answers for the naturalization test are listed below. The most recent constitution was adopted and promulgated in 2001 and has been amended numerous times, most recently in.
Approve and adopt this constitution of which the preamble is an integral part. The president of the peoples democratic republic of algeria. In accordance with the constitutional reform of 2001, and since a referendum. The complete record of the debates as well as the parliamentary documents are. Voters were asked whether they approved of a new constitution. Concluding observations of the committee on economic. The republic of senegal is secular, democratic, and social. Constitution of the republic of singapore singapore. Constitution of the rep ublic of senegal adopted on 7 january 2001 preamble the sovereign people of senegal, deeply attached to their fundamental cultural values which constitute the cement of national unity. It created a parliamentary system for senegal with a bicephalist executive.
Senegals constitution of 2001 with amendments through 2009. Senegal 2001, south africa 1997, uganda 1995, zimbabwe 20. In this case, previously concentrated powers to tax and. It was approved by 94% of voters, leading to early parliamentary elections taking place in april 2001. National flag and anthem c h a p t e r ii t h e c o n s t it u t io n a n d t h e l a w s 4. Senegal has previously had three other constitutions. Treaties and the constitution contrary to current internationalist misrepresentations, the foundingfathers never intended thattreaty law supersede the constitution. The president of senegal is the head of state and head of government of senegal.
Alaskas capitol read the capitols history, completed in 1931, take a video tour short version 18. Senegals constitution of 2001 with amendments through 2016. The committee on economic, social and cultural rights considered the second periodic report of senegal on the implementation of the international covenant on economic, social and cultural rights e19906add. It should be noted that this text will take effect only on. According to the family code, translation each of the future spouses, even if the spouse is a minor, must personally consent to the marriage, and the minimum age to.
Model constitution for a community based organisation page 3 as a water services provider version 1 april 2001 6. The constitution of the republic of the gambia a r r a n g e m e n t o f s e c t io n s section c h a p t e r i th e republ ic 1. His research areas are defence resources management, regional security in west africa and the democratic governance and reform of the security sector. Congresss first declaration of war under the constitution center for legislative archives national archives and records administration. The constitution guarantees equal rights to the political parties including.
April 2000 march 2002 338 reference will be made to the constitution, the grootboom judgement, 6 maastricht guidelines, 7 cedaw, 8 and the other relevant international instruments in order to facilitate the analysis of the government responses as to whether the instituted. 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 defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to. Constitution of senegal document, english womens learning. An uncodified constitution is one that is not contained in a single document, consisting of several different sources, which may be written or unwritten sovereign states. Lhistoire constitutionel du senegal constitutionnet. The impact of organised crime on governance in west africa. Constitution of the republic of senegal adopted on. Easily convert pdf files to word, excel, jpeg, tiff and html with the help of this lightweight and. The civics test is an oral test and the uscis officer will ask the applicant up to 10. Constitution of the republic of senegal adopted on 7. The name of this union shall be csea seiu local 2001. The 2012 amendments refer to footnote 2 available only in french. The official language of the republic of senegal is french.
This is the socio political context in which the constitutional reforms that eventually resulted in a new constitution in january 2001. This constitution, and all acts and proceedings which, in the future and in due course may be enacted, shall be absolutely binding on all l. The proposed constitution would abolish the senate, which had only come into existence in 1999. View amendment history and other file formats at the constitute project. Constitutif act of african union 1 the constitutive act we, heads of state and government of the member states of the organization of african unity oau. Codified constitutions most recent, in use today a codified constitution is constitution that is contained in a single document, which is the single source of constitutional law in a state.
Constitution of the republic of senegal 2001, as amended. Under the terms of a 2016 amendment to the 2001 constitution, future presidents will. In terms of decentralization as a process of change, and according to the level of transfer of responsibilities, it is useful to distinguish between deconcentration, delegation and devolution. Constitutional documents available for the republic of guineabissau constitution of the republic of guineabissau, 1984 as amended to 1991. 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 defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. He also holds an mba 2004 and is a member of civil society organisations working on issues of peace and security in africa. Politics in senegal takes place within the framework of a presidential democratic republic.
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