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and came into force on 24 January 1934. This amendment, which vested broad powers in the State Elder while reducing the size and power of the Riigikogu, had such a vast impact on the governing system that it is frequently mistaken for a new constitution ("the 1934 Constitution") in its own right. The
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The Estonian constitution of 1920 stated that, wherever there were 20 pupils speaking a particular language, the state was obliged to offer publicly funded schooling in that language. It also stipulated that in areas where a minority group made up more than 50% of the local population, the relevant
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consisting of both chambers of the National Assembly and additional representatives of local government. The President was vested with fairly broad powers (including the power to veto legislation passed by parliament), but was somewhat less powerful than the State Elder under the 1934 amendments.
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National Assembly, consisting of the Chamber of Deputies and the National Council. The National Council, which was to review and ratify legislation from the Chamber of Deputies, consisted of representatives from local government, professional and vocational bodies, and high officials. At the same
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legislature established in 1920. It explicitly asserts its continuity with the Estonian state as it existed between 1918 and 1940, and thus provides a restitutive basis for Estonia’s independence. Indeed, it was adopted by a referendum, in accordance with the 1938 document. Like the 1920
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Due to chronic government instability (18 governments headed by 10 men from 1920 to 1934), attempts were made to redraft the Constitution. In a referendum held in 1932, voters rejected two proposed drafts of a new Constitution. Still, a constitutional amendment, proposed by the populist
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Constitution, the head of state—titled President after some debate about restoring the old title of State Elder—is a largely ceremonial post. However, like the 1938 Constitution, the government is headed by a separate Prime Minister.
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on 15 June 1920 and came into force on 21 December 1920. Heavily amended on 24 January 1934, following a referendum in 1933, it was in force until the second Constitution was enacted on 1 January 1938. It remained in force,
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The present Constitution was enacted after a referendum on 28 June 1992. It incorporates elements of the Constitutions of 1920 and 1938. While retaining the presidency created in 1938, it restores the
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time, the Chamber of Deputies was directly elected by the people. The head of state was given the title of "President"; he was no longer directly elected by the people, but instead was chosen by an
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and establishes the state order as that of a democratic republic where the supreme power is vested in its citizens. The first Constitution was adopted by the freely elected
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which is established on the inextinguishable right of the people of Estonia to national self-determination and which was proclaimed on 24 February 1918,
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approved the formation of a National Assembly to draft a replacement document. This Constitution, which came into force on 1 January 1938, created a
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which shall protect internal and external peace, and is a pledge to present and future generations for their social progress and welfare,
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on 12 March 1934. Believing that the amended constitution was too authoritarian, PĂ€ts pressed for the adoption of a new Constitution.
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with extensive power over the executive and the judiciary, leading to instability and frequent changes of government. A
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Chapter 14 pertains to the jurisdictional, administrative and budgetary aspects of local government in Estonia.
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which shall guarantee the preservation of the Estonian nation, language and culture through the ages,
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Chapter 11 pertains to the function and the role of National Audit Office, and the Auditor General.
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The first chapter makes general provision for the nature of the state. It contains seven articles.
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The current Constitution contains a preamble and 15 chapters of provisions. The preamble reads:
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the 1940 takeover illegal and partly restored the 1938 Constitution as part of a transition to
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Chapter 12 pertains to the rights, functions and appointment of the Chancellor of Justice.
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State Elder had the power to issue decrees with the force of law. In order to prevent the
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Chapter 13 pertains to the structure and operation of the judicial system and the courts.
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For the celebrations of the fifteenth anniversary of the current Constitution in 2007,
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Chapter 15 pertains to mechanisms and procedures related to amending the Constitution.
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With unwavering faith and a steadfast will to strengthen and develop the state,
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under section 162 of the 1992 Constitution, enabled Estonia to join the
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language should serve as a second official language alongside Estonian.
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The second chapter sets out the people's rights, liberties and duties.
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On the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia
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produced a new brand of beer, the Constitutional Pilsener (
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Chapter 9 addresses international relations and treaties.
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Chapter 3 defines the people and citizenship of Estonia.
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served as both head of state and head of government.
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Chapter 8 addresses financial issues and the budget.
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Constitution of estonia
Politics of Estonia

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Declaration of Independence
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President
Alar Karis
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Prime Minister
Kaja Kallas
Government of Estonia
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Legislature
Riigikogu
Lauri Hussar
Judiciary
Supreme Court
Chancellor of Justice
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Political parties
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