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Constitution Cabo Verde, in 36 editions.
The entry for Cabo Verde published Constitution in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 15 editions. Each is shown as published. Constitution in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 15
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Constitution” (1990 to 2025).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
7 September 1980, amended 12 February 1981 and December 1988
7 September 1980, amended 12 February 1981 and December 1988
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
7 September 1980; amended 12 February 1981, NA December 1988, and 28 September 1990 (legalized opposition parties)
7 September 1980, 1980; amended 12 February 1981 and 1981, NA December 1988 1988, and 28 September 1990 (legalized opposition parties)
The same text in 1992 and 1993.
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
7 September 1980; amended 12 February 1981, December 1988, and 28 September 1990 (legalized opposition parties)
7 September 1980; amended 12 February 1981, NA December 1988, and 28 September
1990 (legalized opposition parties)
The same text in 7 editions, 1994 to 2000.
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
new constitution came into force 25 September 1992
7 September 1980; amended 12 February 1981, December 1988, and 28 new constitution came into force 25 September
1990 (legalized opposition parties)
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
new constitution came into force 25 September 1992; underwent a major revision on 23 November 1995, substantially increasing the powers of the president
new constitution came into force 25 September 1992 1992; underwent a major revision on 23 November 1995, substantially increasing the powers of the president
The same text in 4 editions, 2002 to 2005.
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- new constitution came into force 25 September 1992;
- underwent a major revision on 23 November 1995, substantially increasing the powers of the president, and a further revision in 1999, to create the position of national ombudsman (Provedor de Justica)
new constitution came into force 25 September 1992; underwent a major revision on 23 November 1995, substantially increasing the powers of the president president, and a further revision in 1999, to create the position of national ombudsman (Provedor de Justica)
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- new constitution came into force 25 September 1992;
- underwent a major revision on 23 November 1995, substantially increasing the powers of the president;
- a 1999 revision created the position of national ombudsman (Provedor de Justica)
new constitution came into force 25 September 1992; underwent a major revision on 23 November 1995, substantially increasing the powers of the president, and president; a further 1999 revision in 1999, to create created the position of national ombudsman (Provedor de Justica)
The same text in 6 editions, 2007 to 2012.
Entry published as “Cape Verde”.
- 25 September 1992;
- a major revision on 23 November 1995 substantially increased the powers of the president;
- a 1999 revision created the position of national ombudsman (Provedor de Justica)
new constitution came into force 25 September 1992; underwent a major revision on 23 November 1995, 1995 substantially increasing increased the powers of the president; a 1999 revision created the position of national ombudsman (Provedor de Justica)
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- previous 1981;
- latest effective 25 September 1992;
- revised 1995, 1999, 2010 (2010)
previous 1981; latest effective 25 September 1992; a major revision on 23 November 1995 substantially increased the powers of the president; a 1999 revision created the position of national ombudsman (Provedor de Justica) revised 1995, 1999, 2010 (2010)
- previous 1981;
- latest effective 25 September 1992;
- revised 1995, 1999, 2010 (2015)
previous 1981; latest effective 25 September 1992; revised 1995, 1999, 2010 (2010) (2015)
- previous 1981;
- latest effective 25 September 1992;
- revised 1995, 1999, 2010 (2016)
previous 1981; latest effective 25 September 1992; revised 1995, 1999, 2010 (2015) (2016)
- history:
- previous 1981; latest effective 25 September 1992
- amendments:
- proposals require support of at least four-fifths of the active National Assembly membership;
- amendment drafts require sponsorship of at least one-third of the active Assembly membership;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly membership;
- constitutional sections including those on national independence, form of government, political pluralism, suffrage, and human rights and liberties cannot be amended;
- revised 1995, 1999, 2010 (2017)
Rewritten: too little of the 2016 text remains to mark the changes.
history: previous 1981; latest effective 25 September 1992
amendments: proposals require support of at least four-fifths of the active National Assembly membership; amendment drafts require sponsorship of at least one-third of the active Assembly membership; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly membership; constitutional sections including those on national independence, form of government, political pluralism, suffrage, and human rights and liberties cannot be amended; revised 1995, 1999, 2010 (2017)
- history:
- previous 1981; latest effective 25 September 1992 (2017)
- amendments:
- proposals require support of at least four-fifths of the active National Assembly membership;
- amendment drafts require sponsorship of at least one-third of the active Assembly membership;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly membership;
- constitutional sections including those on national independence, form of government, political pluralism, suffrage, and human rights and liberties cannot be amended;
- revised 1995, 1999, 2010 (2017)
history: previous 1981; latest effective 25 September 1992 (2017)
amendments: proposals require support of at least four-fifths of the active National Assembly membership; amendment drafts require sponsorship of at least one-third of the active Assembly membership; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly membership; constitutional sections including those on national independence, form of government, political pluralism, suffrage, and human rights and liberties cannot be amended; revised 1995, 1999, 2010 (2017)
- history:
- previous 1981; latest effective 25 September 1992
- amendments:
- proposals require support of at least four fifths of the active National Assembly membership;
- amendment drafts require sponsorship of at least one third of the active Assembly membership;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly membership;
- constitutional sections, including those on national independence, form of government, political pluralism, suffrage, and human rights and liberties, cannot be amended;
- revised 1995, 1999, 2010 (2017)
history: previous 1981; latest effective 25 September 1992 (2017)
amendments: proposals require support of at least four-fifths four fifths of the active National Assembly membership; amendment drafts require sponsorship of at least one-third one third of the active Assembly membership; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly membership; constitutional sections sections, including those on national independence, form of government, political pluralism, suffrage, and human rights and liberties liberties, cannot be amended; revised 1995, 1999, 2010 (2017)
The same text in 5 editions, 2020 to 2024.
- history:
- previous 1981; latest effective 25 September 1992
- amendments:
- proposals require support of at least four fifths of the active National Assembly membership;
- amendment drafts require sponsorship of at least one third of the active Assembly membership;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly membership;
- constitutional sections, including those on national independence, form of government, political pluralism, suffrage, and human rights and liberties, cannot be amended;
- revised 1995, 1999, 2010
history: previous 1981; latest effective 25 September 1992
amendments: proposals require support of at least four fifths of the active National Assembly membership; amendment drafts require sponsorship of at least one third of the active Assembly membership; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly membership; constitutional sections, including those on national independence, form of government, political pluralism, suffrage, and human rights and liberties, cannot be amended; revised 1995, 1999, 2010 (2017)
- history:
- previous 1981; latest effective 25 September 1992
- amendment process:
- proposals require support of at least four fifths of the active National Assembly membership;
- amendment drafts require sponsorship of at least one third of the active Assembly membership;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly membership;
- constitutional sections, including those on national independence, form of government, political pluralism, suffrage, and human rights and liberties, cannot be amended
history: previous 1981; latest effective 25 September 1992amendments: amendment process: proposals require support of at least four fifths of the active National Assembly membership; amendment drafts require sponsorship of at least one third of the active Assembly membership; passage requires at least two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly membership; constitutional sections, including those on national independence, form of government, political pluralism, suffrage, and human rights and liberties, cannot be amended; revised 1995, 1999, 2010 amended
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Cabo Verde: Constitution.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/cabo-verde/constitution.