Apr 13, 2007
CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
The Armenian People, Recognizing as a basis the fundamental principles of Armenian statehood and the national aspirations engraved in the Declaration of Independence of Armenia, Having fulfilled the sacred message of its freedomloving ancestors for the restoration of the sovereign state, Committed to the strengthening and prosperity of the fatherland. In order to ensure the freedom, general will being and civic harmony of future generations, Declaring their faithfulness to universal values, Hereby adopts the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia. CHAPTER 1 The Foundations of Constitutiona…
Apr 13, 2007
CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
The Foundations of Constitutional Order Article 1. The Republic of Armenia is a sovereign, democratic state, based on social justice and the rule of law. Article 2. In the Republic of Armenia power lies with the people. The people exercise their power through free elections and referenda, as well as through state and local self-governing bodies and public officials as provided by the Constitution. The usurpation of power by any organization or individual constitutes a crime. Article 3. The elections of the President, the National Assembly and local self-governing bodies of the Republic of …