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Whilst the Fourth Constitutional Assembly was working towards the completion of the new Constitution, the coup d'etat of General Th. Pangalos took place. After the fall of his dictatorship in 1926, the "Parliament of the First Term" was elected, which, finally, voted through the Constitution of 1927.
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The Constitution of Australia is an example of a constitution in which constitutional law mainly derives from a single written document, but other written documents are ... considered part of the constitution. The Constitution of India is the longest codified constitution in the world.[9] It is unique in that it incorporates codes from many other constitutions like those of Japan, Malaysia, and Anglosphere countries.[10]
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The Constitution has sometimes been interpreted either as an antidemocratic document—as contrasted with the Declaration of Independence with its profession of faith in universal human equality—or as no more than an instrument of selfish class interests. Both views are superficial and essentially erroneous. The Constitution was adopted by a process far more democratic than was the Declaration of Independence, which was promulgated without any popular validation or consent whatever. At the time of its adoption, the Constitution ... was by far the most popular and democratically oriented frame of national government in the world. It provided for a republican government when all others, with a few minor exceptions, were monarchical. Furthermore, in its provisions for a popularly based legislative house and for a president and Senate indirectly subject to democratic processes, in its sharp limitation upon the power of government to punish for treason, and in its general concern for limited government and civil liberties, it went a great deal further in the direction of modern democracy than any other national government then in existence.
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Many amendments to the Constitution have been made through the years. The first 10 amendments (additions to the Constitution), called the Bill of Rights, were added in 1791. Tthe Bill of Rights preserve the rights of the people, including the freedom of speech and religion, the right to a speedy trial, and others.
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This Constitution may be amended or revised by a two-thirds vote of the ballots returned by mail. Notice of the proposed amendments or revisions along with a ballot shall be authorized by the Executive Board to be mailed to every member of the Council at least four weeks before the voting deadline set by the Executive Board. A committee appointed by the president shall certify the votes and the results shall be printed in the next newsletter.
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According to the Constitution, the President of the Republic shall be elected by universal, equal and direct suffrage under a secret ballot for a seven-year term. Regular elections of the President of the Republic shall be held on the first Sunday of December. The date of presidential elections shall be set by the Majilis not later than second Sunday of September.
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