Constitution of Tonga

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The Constitution of Tonga is the supreme legal document that establishes the country's system of government, defines the powers of the monarchy and other institutions, and guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms for its citizens.

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Constitution of Tonga canonical 6

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Predicate Object
instanceOf supreme law
written constitution
adoptedBy George Tupou I
linked to: Tupou I

Legislative Assembly of Tonga
adoptedOn 1875-11-04
amendmentRequires royal assent
special parliamentary majority
bindingOn all public authorities in Tonga
courts of Tonga
linked to: Judiciary of Tonga

executive government of Tonga
linked to: Cabinet of Tonga
cameIntoForceInCentury 19th century
contains bill of rights
country Tonga
definesRoleOf Legislative Assembly of Tonga
executive branch of Tonga
judiciary of Tonga
linked to: Judiciary of Tonga

monarch of Tonga
establishesOffice Cabinet of Tonga
Chief Justice of Tonga
Prime Minister of Tonga
Privy Council of Tonga
guarantees freedom of religion
freedom of speech
fundamental rights and freedoms
protection from arbitrary arrest
protection of property rights
hasChapterOn land tenure in Tonga
the Executive
the Judiciary
the King and the Royal Family
the Legislature
hasFormOfGovernment constitutional monarchy
headOfStateDefinedAs King of Tonga
historicalSignificance one of the oldest written constitutions in the Pacific
inspiredBy British constitutional principles
Christian principles
jurisdiction Kingdom of Tonga
linked to: Tonga
language English
Tongan
legalStatus supreme legal document of Tonga
protects customary land system of Tonga
providesFor hereditary monarchy
unicameral legislature
regulates appointment of the Prime Minister
judicial independence
legislative process in Tonga
succession to the Tongan throne
subjectTo constitutional amendments

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Christianity in Tonga protectedBy Constitution of Tonga
Prime Minister of Tonga constitutingInstrument Constitution of Tonga
Legislative Assembly of Tonga legalBasis Constitution of Tonga
Government of Tonga constitutionalFramework Constitution of Tonga
Privy Council of Tonga relatedTo Constitution of Tonga
Nobles' Representatives governingDocument Constitution of Tonga