Constitution of Mongolia
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Constitution of Mongolia is the constitution
of Mongolia
.
It was adopted on January 13. 1992, put into force on February 12, and amended in 1999 and 2001. The new constitution
established a parliamentary democracy in Mongolia
, guaranteeing freedom of religion
, rights, travel, expression, unalienable rights, government setup, election cycle etc. It was written after the 1990 Mongolian democratic revolution that dissolved the Mongolian People's Republic. It consists of a preamble followed by six chapters divided into 70 articles.
The document is pretty close to and/or inspired by Western
constitutions in terms of freedom of press, inalienable rights, freedom to travel, etc.
Previous constitutions had been adopted in 1924, 1940 and 1960.
. Describes the structure of the legislature.
Constitution
A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. These rules together make up, i.e. constitute, what the entity is...
of Mongolia
Mongolia
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East and Central Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east and west. Although Mongolia does not share a border with Kazakhstan, its western-most point is only from Kazakhstan's eastern tip. Ulan Bator, the capital and largest...
.
It was adopted on January 13. 1992, put into force on February 12, and amended in 1999 and 2001. The new constitution
Constitution
A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. These rules together make up, i.e. constitute, what the entity is...
established a parliamentary democracy in Mongolia
Mongolia
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East and Central Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east and west. Although Mongolia does not share a border with Kazakhstan, its western-most point is only from Kazakhstan's eastern tip. Ulan Bator, the capital and largest...
, guaranteeing freedom of religion
Freedom of religion
Freedom of religion is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance; the concept is generally recognized also to include the freedom to change religion or not to follow any...
, rights, travel, expression, unalienable rights, government setup, election cycle etc. It was written after the 1990 Mongolian democratic revolution that dissolved the Mongolian People's Republic. It consists of a preamble followed by six chapters divided into 70 articles.
The document is pretty close to and/or inspired by Western
Western culture
Western culture, sometimes equated with Western civilization or European civilization, refers to cultures of European origin and is used very broadly to refer to a heritage of social norms, ethical values, traditional customs, religious beliefs, political systems, and specific artifacts and...
constitutions in terms of freedom of press, inalienable rights, freedom to travel, etc.
Previous constitutions had been adopted in 1924, 1940 and 1960.
Chapter One
Declares the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Mongolian state. Defines relationship between church and state. Defines Mongolian emblem, flag, and anthem.Chapter Two
Specifies the civil, political, and human rights of the individual. Freedom of religion, of expression, of the press, the right to vote. Equality before the law. Also lists duties of the citizen, including paying taxes and serving in the armed forces.Chapter Three
Defines the structure of the legal system and form of the republic. Declares Mongolia to be a parliamentary democracyParliament
A parliament is a legislature, especially in those countries whose system of government is based on the Westminster system modeled after that of the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the French , the action of parler : a parlement is a discussion. The term came to mean a meeting at which...
. Describes the structure of the legislature.