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Constitution Haiti, in 36 editions.
The entry for Haiti published Constitution in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 22 editions. Each is shown as published. Constitution in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 22
- 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 202427 August 1983, suspended February 1986; draft constitution approved March 1987, suspended June 1988, most articles reinstated March 1989
27 August 1983, suspended February 1986; draft constitution approved March 1987, suspended June 1988, most articles reinstated March 1989
- 27 August 1983, suspended February 1986;
- draft constitution approved March 1987, suspended June 1988, most articles reinstated March 1989;
- March 1987 Constitution fully observed by government installed on 7 February 1991
27 August 1983, suspended February 1986; draft constitution approved March 1987, suspended June 1988, most articles reinstated March 1989 1989; March 1987 Constitution fully observed by government installed on 7 February 1991
The same text in 1992 and 1993.
- 27 August 1983, suspended February 1986;
- draft constitution approved March 1987, suspended June 1988, most articles reinstated March 1989;
- October 1991, government claims to be observing the Constitution
27 August 1983, suspended February 1986; draft constitution approved March
1987, suspended June 1988, most articles reinstated March 1989; March 1987 Constitution fully observed by October
1991, government installed on 7 February 1991 claims to be observing the Constitution
constitution approved March 1987, suspended June 1988, most articles reinstated March 1989; October 1991, government claims to be observing the Constitution
27 August 1983, suspended February 1986; draft constitution approved March
reinstated March 1989; October
the Constitution
approved March 1987, suspended June 1988, most articles reinstated March 1989; October 1991, government claims to be observing the Constitution
constitution approved March 1987, suspended June 1988, most articles
reinstated March 1989; October 1991, government claims to be observing
the Constitution
- approved March 1987, suspended June 1988, most articles reinstated March 1989;
- in October 1991, government claimed to be observing the constitution;
- return to constitutional rule, October 1994
approved March 1987, suspended June 1988, most articles
articles reinstated March 1989; in October 1991, government claims claimed
to be observingConstitution constitution; return to constitutional rule,
October 1994
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
- approved March 1987, suspended June 1988, most articles reinstated March 1989;
- in October 1991, government claimed to be observing the constitution;
- return to constitutional rule, October 1994
approved March 1987, suspended June 1988, most
reinstated March 1989; in October 1991, government claimed
observing the constitution; return to constitutional rule,
1994
- approved March 1987;
- suspended June 1988, with most articles reinstated March 1989;
- in October 1991, government claimed to be observing the constitution;
- return to constitutional rule, October 1994
approved March 1987, 1987; suspended June 1988, with most articles
articles reinstated March 1989; in October 1991, government claimed
to beOctober
October 1994
The same text in 4 editions, 2000 to 2003.
- approved March 1987;
- suspended June 1988, with most articles reinstated March 1989;
- in October 1991, government claimed to be observing the constitution;
- return to constitutional rule, October 1994
approved March 1987; suspended June 1988, with most
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- approved March 1987;
- suspended June 1988 with most articles reinstated March 1989;
- in October 1991 government claimed to be observing the constitution;
- returned to constitutional rule in October 1994
approved March 1987; suspended June 1988, 1988 with most articles reinstated March 1989; in October 1991, 1991 government claimed to be observing the constitution; return returned to constitutional rule, rule in October 1994
- approved March 1987;
- suspended June 1988 with most articles reinstated March 1989;
- constitutional government ousted in a military coup in September 1991, although in October 1991, military government claimed to be observing the constitution;
- returned to constitutional rule in October 1994;
- constitution remains technically in force but has not been observed since Aristide's departure in 2004
approved March 1987; suspended June 1988 with most articles reinstated March 1989; constitutional government ousted in a military coup in September 1991, although in October 1991 1991, military government claimed to be observing the constitution; returned to constitutional rule in October 1994 1994; constitution remains technically in force but has not been observed since Aristide's departure in 2004
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- approved March 1987;
- suspended June 1988 with most articles reinstated March 1989;
- constitutional government ousted in a military coup in September 1991, although in October 1991, military government claimed to be observing the constitution;
- returned to constitutional rule in October 1994;
- constitution, while technically in force between 2004-2006, was not enforced;
- returned to constitutional rule in May 2006
approved March 1987; suspended June 1988 with most articles reinstated March 1989; constitutional government ousted in a military coup in September 1991, although in October 1991, military government claimed to be observing the constitution; returned to constitutional rule in October 1994; constitution remains constitution, while technically in force but has between 2004-2006, was not been observed since Aristide's departure enforced; returned to constitutional rule in 2004 May 2006
The same text in 3 editions, 2009 to 2011.
approved March 1987
note: suspended June 1988 with most articles reinstated March 1989; constitutional government ousted in a military coup in September 1991, although in October 1991 military government claimed to be observing the constitution; returned to constitutional rule in October 1994; constitution, while technically in force between 2004-2006, was not enforced; returned to constitutional rule in May 2006
approved March 1987; 1987
note:
suspended June 1988 with most articles reinstated March 1989; constitutional government ousted in a military coup in September 1991, although in October 1991, 1991 military government claimed to be observing the constitution; returned to constitutional rule in October 1994; constitution, while technically in force between 2004-2006, was not enforced; returned to constitutional rule in May 2006
approved March 1987; this is Haiti's 23rd constitution
Rewritten: too little of the 2011 text remains to mark the changes.
approved March 1987; this is Haiti's 23rd constitution
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- many previous (23 total); latest adopted 10 March 1987; amended 2012 (2013)
approved many previous (23 total); latest adopted 10 March 1987; this is Haiti's 23rd constitution amended 2012 (2013)
- many previous (23 total); latest adopted 10 March 1987; amended 2012 (2015)
many previous (23 total); latest adopted 10 March 1987; amended 2012 (2013) (2015)
The same text in 2016 and 2017.
- many previous (23 total); latest adopted 10 March 1987; amended 2012 (2016)
many previous (23 total); latest adopted 10 March 1987; amended 2012 (2015) (2016)
- history:
- many previous; latest adopted 10 March 1987 (2018)
- amendments:
- proposed by the executive branch or by either the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies;
- consideration of proposed amendments requires support by at least two-thirds majority of both houses;
- passage requires at least two-thirds of the membership present and at least two-thirds majority of the votes cast;
- approved amendments enter into force after installation of the next president of the republic;
- constitutional articles on the democratic and republican form of government cannot be amended;
- amended 2011, 2012 (2018)
Rewritten: too little of the 2017 text remains to mark the changes.
history: many previous; latest adopted 10 March 1987 (2018)
amendments: proposed by the executive branch or by either the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies; consideration of proposed amendments requires support by at least two-thirds majority of both houses; passage requires at least two-thirds of the membership present and at least two-thirds majority of the votes cast; approved amendments enter into force after installation of the next president of the republic; constitutional articles on the democratic and republican form of government cannot be amended; amended 2011, 2012 (2018)
- history:
- many previous; latest adopted 10 March 1987
- amendments:
- proposed by the executive branch or by either the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies;
- consideration of proposed amendments requires support by at least two-thirds majority of both houses;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority of the membership present and at least two-thirds majority of the votes cast;
- approved amendments enter into force after installation of the next president of the republic;
- constitutional articles on the democratic and republican form of government cannot be amended;
- amended 2011, 2012 (2018)
history: many previous; latest adopted 10 March 1987 (2018)
amendments: proposed by the executive branch or by either the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies; consideration of proposed amendments requires support by at least two-thirds majority of both houses; passage requires at least two-thirds majority of the membership present and at least two-thirds majority of the votes cast; approved amendments enter into force after installation of the next president of the republic; constitutional articles on the democratic and republican form of government cannot be amended; amended 2011, 2012 (2018)
- history:
- many previous; latest adopted 10 March 1987
- amendments:
- proposed by the executive branch or by either the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies;
- consideration of proposed amendments requires support by at least two-thirds majority of both houses;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority of the membership present and at least two-thirds majority of the votes cast;
- approved amendments enter into force after installation of the next president of the republic;
- constitutional articles on the democratic and republican form of government cannot be amended;
- amended 2011, 2012
history: many previous; latest adopted 10 March 1987
amendments: proposed by the executive branch or by either the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies; consideration of proposed amendments requires support by at least two-thirds majority of both houses; passage requires at least two-thirds majority of the membership present and at least two-thirds majority of the votes cast; approved amendments enter into force after installation of the next president of the republic; constitutional articles on the democratic and republican form of government cannot be amended; amended 2011, 2012 (2018)
- history:
- many previous; latest adopted 10 March 1987
- amendments:
- proposed by the executive branch or by either the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies;
- consideration of proposed amendments requires support by at least two-thirds majority of both houses;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority of the membership present and at least two-thirds majority of the votes cast;
- approved amendments enter into force after installation of the next president of the republic;
- constitutional articles on the democratic and republican form of government cannot be amended;
- amended many times, last in 2012
history: many previous; latest adopted 10 March 1987
amendments: proposed by the executive branch or by either the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies; consideration of proposed amendments requires support by at least two-thirds majority of both houses; passage requires at least two-thirds majority of the membership present and at least two-thirds majority of the votes cast; approved amendments enter into force after installation of the next president of the republic; constitutional articles on the democratic and republican form of government cannot be amended; amended 2011, many times, last in 2012
The same text in 3 editions, 2022 to 2024.
- history:
- many previous;
- latest adopted 10 March 1987, with substantial revisions in June 2012;
- note – the constitution is commonly referred to as the “amended 1987 constitution”
- amendments:
- proposed by the executive branch or by either the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies;
- consideration of proposed amendments requires support by at least two-thirds majority of both houses;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority of the membership present and at least two-thirds majority of the votes cast;
- approved amendments enter into force after installation of the next president of the republic;
- constitutional articles on the democratic and republican form of government cannot be amended;
- amended many times, last in 2012
history: many previous; latest adopted 10 March 1987, with substantial revisions in June 2012; note – the constitution is commonly referred to as the “amended 1987 constitution”
amendments: proposed by the executive branch or by either the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies; consideration of proposed amendments requires support by at least two-thirds majority of both houses; passage requires at least two-thirds majority of the membership present and at least two-thirds majority of the votes cast; approved amendments enter into force after installation of the next president of the republic; constitutional articles on the democratic and republican form of government cannot be amended; amended many times, last in 2012
- history:
- many previous; latest adopted 10 March 1987, with substantial revisions in June 2012
- amendment process:
- proposed by the executive branch or by either the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies;
- consideration of proposed amendments requires support by at least two-thirds majority of both houses;
- passage requires at least two-thirds majority of the membership present and at least two-thirds majority of the votes cast;
- approved amendments enter into force after installation of the next president of the republic;
- constitutional articles on the democratic and republican form of government cannot be amended
note: the constitution is commonly referred to as the “amended 1987 constitution”
history: many previous; latest adopted 10 March 1987, with substantial revisions in June 2012; note – the constitution is commonly referred to as the “amended 1987 constitution” 2012amendments: amendment process: proposed by the executive branch or by either the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies; consideration of proposed amendments requires support by at least two-thirds majority of both houses; passage requires at least two-thirds majority of the membership present and at least two-thirds majority of the votes cast; approved amendments enter into force after installation of the next president of the republic; constitutional articles on the democratic and republican form of government cannot be amended; amended many times, last in 2012
note: the constitution is commonly referred to as the “amended 1987 constitution”
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Haiti: Constitution.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/haiti/constitution.