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Inspired by the English constitution, it was considered a very liberal constitution for its time with Article 87 prescribing that in cases of illegal detention “Every one has the right to resist a public officer who may wish to arrest him or to commit violence upon him by deeds or threats.” Its
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But a new constitution, which only resumed in part that of 1812, was issued on July 10, 1848 by the general parliament of Sicily, presided over by Vincenzo Fardella di Torrearsa under the name of
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Executive power will be exercised by the king through the ministers responsible for his appointment. No act of the king shall be valid unless countersigned by at least one minister.
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The law made by parliament will be in the space of thirty days promulgated by the king, or with special observations sent back to parliament.
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No rule of the Statute may be amended without the assistance of two thirds of the votes present in each Chamber.
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duration, however, was limited: the constitution's effect ended with the reconquering of Sicily by the army of
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For each municipality of 6,000 inhabitants, a deputy will be chosen while the senators will be 120.
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Teaching is free. The public teaching will be free of charge and regulated by a special law.
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The king of the Sicilians will not be able to rule or rule over any other country.
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For the first time, both chambers become elective (of deputies and senators).
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All citizens who have turned 21 and who can read and write are voters.
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A special title of the Constitution lists citizens' rights.
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