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Constitution Guyana, in 36 editions.

The entry for Guyana published Constitution in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 7 editions. Each is shown as published. Constitution in every entry.

editions changed the text
7
the first edition with it
1990
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Constitution” (1990 to 2025).

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2025 edition

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history:
several previous; latest promulgated 6 October 1980
amendment process:
  • proposed by the National Assembly;
  • passage of amendments affecting constitutional articles, such as national sovereignty, government structure and powers, and constitutional amendment procedures, requires approval by the Assembly membership, approval in a referendum, and assent of the president;
  • other amendments only require Assembly approval

history: several previous; latest promulgated 6 October 1980
amendments: amendment process: proposed by the National Assembly; passage of amendments affecting constitutional articles, such as national sovereignty, government structure and powers, and constitutional amendment procedures, requires approval by the Assembly membership, approval in a referendum, and assent of the president; other amendments only require Assembly approval; amended many times, last in 2016 approval

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Guyana: Constitution.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/guyana/constitution.

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