Constitution of the Maldives

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The Constitution of the Maldives is the supreme legal framework that defines the structure, powers, and functions of the Maldivian state and its key institutions, including the presidency.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf legal document
national constitution
adopted 7 August 2008
allows constitutional amendments
multi-party system
cameIntoForce 7 August 2008
contains bill of rights
country Maldives
defines citizenship of the Maldives
functions of the Maldivian state
powers of the Maldivian state
structure of the Maldivian state
territorial integrity of the Maldives
definesTermLength five-year presidential term
establishes Constitutional supremacy over other laws
People's Majlis
Supreme Court of the Maldives
independent institutions of the Maldives
presidency of the Maldives
formOfGovernment presidential republic
guarantees freedom of assembly
freedom of association
freedom of expression
fundamental rights and freedoms
protection from torture
right to fair trial
headOfGovernment President of the Maldives
headOfState President of the Maldives
jurisdiction Republic of Maldives
linked to: Maldives
language Dhivehi
legalStatus supreme law of the Maldives
providesFor checks and balances
independent judiciary
separation of powers
recognizes Islam as the state religion
regulates elections in the Maldives
executive branch of the Maldives
impeachment of the president
judicial branch of the Maldives
legislative branch of the Maldives
process for constitutional amendments
state of emergency procedures
replaced 1998 Constitution of the Maldives
requires citizens of the Maldives to be Muslim
oath of office for members of the People’s Majlis
oath of office for the president
the president to be a Sunni Muslim
seatOfGovernment Malé
shortTitle Constitution of the Republic of Maldives

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President of the Maldives officeCreatedBy Constitution of the Maldives
President of the Maldives constitutingInstrument Constitution of the Maldives
President of the Maldives legalFramework Constitution of the Maldives
People's Majlis constitutionalBasis Constitution of the Maldives
The President’s Office governingLaw Constitution of the Maldives
Parliament of the Maldives legalBasis Constitution of the Maldives
Supreme Court of the Maldives appliesLaw Constitution of the Maldives
Supreme Court of the Maldives establishedBy Constitution of the Maldives
Government of Maldives constitutionAdopted 2008 Constitution of Maldives
subject linked to: government of Maldives
linked to: Constitution of the Maldives
Constitution of the Maldives replaced 1998 Constitution of the Maldives
linked to: Constitution of the Maldives
Constitution of the Maldives shortTitle Constitution of the Republic of Maldives
linked to: Constitution of the Maldives
Cabinet of the Maldives legalBasis Constitution of the Maldives
Cabinet of the Maldives establishedInCurrentFormBy 2008 Constitution of the Maldives
linked to: Constitution of the Maldives
މަޖިލިސް establishedUnder Constitution of the Maldives
މަޖިލިސް canAmend Constitution of the Maldives