Constitution of the Slovak Republic

The Constitution of Slovakia, officially Constitution of the Slovak Republic (Slovak:

Ústava Slovenskej republiky) is the current constitution of Slovakia. It was passed by the
Slovak National Council on 1 September 1992 and signed on 3 September 1992 in the
Knights Hall of the Bratislava Castle. It went to effect on 1 October 1992 (some parts 1
January 1993).

The passing of constitution is now remembered as Constitution Day on 1 September.

Constitution has a preamble and 9 chapters as follow:

1. The Preamble
2. General Provisions
3. Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
4. The Economy of the Slovak Republic
5. Territorial Self-Administration
6. Legislative Power
7. Executive Power
8. Judicial Power
9. The Prosecutor’s Office of the Slovak Republic
10. Transitory and Final Provisions

The Preamble
We, the Slovak Nation

Bearing in mind the political and cultural heritage of our predecessors, the experience gained
through centuries of struggle for our national existence, and statehood,

Mindful of the spiritual bequest of Cyril and Methodius, and the historical legacy of Great
Moravia,

Recognizing the natural right of nations to self-determination,

Together with members of national minorities and ethnic groups living in the Slovak
Republic,

In the interest of continuous peaceful cooperation with other democratic countries,

Endeavoring to implement democratic forms of government, guarantee a life of freedom, and

promote spiritual, cultural and economic prosperity,

we, the citizens of the Slovak Republic, have, herewith and by our representatives, adopted
this Constitution:
Amendments
Three fifths of the votes in the parliament are necessary to supplement and/or amend the
Constitution.

e.g Amendment from 14 January 1999: President was no longer voted by the Parliament,
and begun to be elected by popular vote for five years. It also changes President's powers and
his relations between him and other institutions.

 Amendment from 23 February 2001: It is the greatest amendment so far, relating to the
Slovakia's attempt to enter the European Union (e.g. Slovakia will recognize international
treaties). It also changes the electoral law, introduces ombudsman to the Slovak law system,
transfers right to name judges for unlimited time from parliament to the President and other
major or minor changes in functions of nearly all institutions.

 Amendment from 23 February 2001: It is the greatest amendment so far, relating to the
Slovakia's attempt to enter the European Union (e.g. Slovakia will recognize international
treaties). It also changes the electoral law, introduces ombudsman to the Slovak law system,
transfers right to name judges for unlimited time from parliament to the President and other
major or minor changes in functions of nearly all institutions.