Following french intervention, the second mexican empire under maximilian i was established during 18641867. Spanish what the new mexico constitution says there appears to be some misconceptions as to what the new mexico constitution says. Fernanda gomez aban this complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Constitution of 1917 by the end of 1916, carranza controlled every mexican state except chihuahua and morelos.
Amendment of the constitution act, 1867 the law embodied in the constitution act, 1867 has been altered many times oth. We consider the passage of the constitution of 1917 to mark the culmination of the mexican revolution. The new mexico constitution is a unique governance document that reaffirms the cultural diversity of the state and its varied history. Mexicans will be preferred to foreigners under equal circumstances, for all types of concessions and for all government employment, charges or. The constitution of mexican, formally the political constitution of the united mexican states is. We, the members of the zuni tribe, zuni indian reservation, new mexico, in order to secure to us and to our posterity the political and civil rights guaranteed to us by treaties and by the constitution and statutes. Type the article number you are looking for in the form articlesection examples11, 156, 192, etc. Such privileges and immunities shall not be restricted or suspended, but in the cases and. Decide the ways of their community life as well as their social, economic, political and cultural organization. It was adopted by constitutional convention on november 21, 1910, ratified by vote of the people on november 5, 1911, and became effective upon admission to the union on january 6. Article i name and boundaries the name of this state is new mexico, and its boundaries.
In the course of fighting, the economic and social demands of the radical precursors had read more. Political constitution of the united mexican states. The mexican constitution spells out the rights and duties of mexican citizens, and nonmexicans residing in mexico. The constitutions of california and the united states with. In the new constitution, the republic took the name of united mexican states, and was defined as a representative federal republic, with catholicism as the. New mexico legislation bills legislative branch 75.
This constitution is an expression of the mexican peoples will to create a democratic, social, secular nation organized as a republic and in accordance to the principles of sovereignty, freedom, justice, equality, fairness, dignity and legal certainty. It is set out in this consolidation as a separate act after the constitution act, 1867. Indigenous peoples lost their special colonial status, and accompanying protections, as wards of the government. Full text of the mexican constitution of 1917 compared with the constitution of 1857 see other formats. The framers of our constitution envisioned a democracy that protected fundamental freedoms and rights. The foregoing not withstanding any substantial failure to follow the usssa constitution, by laws, playing rules, directives, procedures and policies, may result in an activity not being a. This was a result of the various foreign interventions in mexican history. It was time to legitimize the revolution, have a new constitution, and be elected president. Political constitution of the united mexican states i. The exclusive powers possessed by the general congress are the following, viz. Developed by staff of the center for southwest research, unm university libraries. In this regard, mexicos constitution would undoubtedly fall under the rigid. Oxford houses of new mexico directory 04112020 oxford house constitution oxford house juan tabo oxford house snowheights 110 constitution avenue ne 11412 brussells avenue ne 21 june street ne albuquerque, nm 871125539 albuquerque, nm 871115212 albuquerque, nm 871123241. One of the main provisions during his rule was the reestablishment of the catholic church as the official church of state.
Other articles where constitution of 1824 is discussed. The constitution of 1824 set a number of democratic goals and provided for a federal republic, consisting of 19 states, four territories, and the mexico city federal district. Signed by the members of congress and the supreme executive power. Individual guarantees article 1 every individual in the united mexican states shall enjoy the guarantees granted by this constitution, which cannot be restricted or suspended except in such cases and under such conditions as herein. The federal constitution of the united mexican states of 1824 spanish. Every individual who is considered as a slave at a foreign country shall be freed and protected under the law by just. The get section button can be used to locate a specific article of the constitution. The history of the mexican constitution in custodia.
Research the formation of new mexicos constitution and then draft your own constitution of your own fictional state including your own creative and descriptive state. Business services division phone 5058273600 option 1 fax 5058274387 email business. This way the reader will be able to know and understand the basic. Under no circumstances may community practices limit the citizens politicalelectoral rights on the election of their municipal authorities. In the united mexican states, all individuals shall be entitled to the human rights granted by this constitution and the international treaties signed by the mexican state, as well as to the guarantees for the protection of these rights. Mexican constitution now recognizes right to food pdf. In article ii, section 5, for example, the bill of rights, there is a guarantee of additional rights beyond those already guaranteed by the federal constitution. The political constitution of the mexica n united states first title chapter i individual prerogatives and immunities article 1 in the mexican united states all individuals shall be entitled to the privileges and immunities granted by this constitution.
Constitutive acts of the mexican federation 21 of january, 1824, also federal constitution of the united mexican states october 4, 1824. Over time, these freedoms and rights have evolved to embrace a more diverse and inclusive society. Full text of the mexican constitution of 1917 compared. To promote instruction by securing for a limited time to authors the exclusive privilege to their works. This guide to law online mexico contains a selection of mexican legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Given in mexico, 4th october, 1824, fourth year of independence, third of liberty, and second of the federation. Use this page to navigate to all sections within the constitution of the state of new mexico. New mexico legislation bills legislative branch 71. Every person in the united mexican states shall enjoy the guarantees granted by this constitution, which cannot be restricted or suspended except in such cases and under such conditions as are herein provided.
Constitution of 1787, translated into spanish, with a few concessions to the special status of the military and the catholic church. The constitution of the state of new mexico spanish. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. New york state constitution new york department of state. Here are articles that refer specifically to the spanish language. This is findlaws hosted version of new mexicos constitution. New mexico constitution article xii section 11 cnm. Foreigners are forbidden from getting mixed up in mexican politics. But suppose our constitution reflected the restrictions on education that are found in mexicos constitution, chapter i, article 3 ii, which declares that those seeking elementary and secondary education would have to obtain the express authorization of the government to do so. Indeed, one of the members of the committee charged with. Political constitution of the united mexican states content title.
Constitution of the state of kansas secretary of state. Federal constitution of the united mexican states 1824. That constitution, still in force today almost one hundred years later, insisted on complete separation of church and state article 3, the division of large haciendas into ejidos, held jointly by local entities and national ownership of national subsoil article 27, and the right of labor. The legislative, executive, and supreme judicial powers of the state government shall be. The constitution of 1917 the mexican revolution and the. New mexico capitol annex north 325 don gaspar, suite 300 santa fe, nm 87501. The constitution of the mexican united states given in mexico, 4th october, 1824, fourth year of independence, third of liberty, and second of the federation. This fourth edition, revised and updated as for july 2010, will allow english speaking readers to better know the fundamental and social rights recognized by our constitution, as well as the structure of the branches of government.
This new portal of the hemispheric network contains a virtual library that offers uptodate legal information related to mutual assistance and extradition in the 34 active member states of the oas. It was in 1910 that the people of mexico began getting restless with the old constitution of mexico which was established in 1857. This led to the mexican revolution in 1910, resulting in the ouster of general diaz, who was known to. Enforce their own legal systems to regulate and solve their internal conflicts, subject to the general principles of this constitution, respecting. Pdf this article analyses the legal acts and values that had shaped the constitution of mexico. Article i name and boundaries the name of this state is new mexico, and its boundaries are as follows. This constitution is an expression of the mexican peoples will to create a democratic, social, secular nation organized as a republic and in accordance to the principles of sovereignty, freedom, justice, equality, fairness, dignity and legal. Every citizen of this state owes paramount allegiance to the constitution and government of the united states, and no law or ordinance of the state in contravention or subversion thereof can have any binding force. Mexicos constitution of 1917 with amendments through 2007.
The constitution act, 1982 was enacted as schedule b to the canada act 1982, 1982, c. The constitution of the state of new york as revised, with amendments adopted by the constitutional convention of 1938 and approved by vote of the people on november 8, 1938 and amendments subsequently adopted by the legislature and approved by vote of the people. The constitution of mexico has undergone several changes. The constitution of new mexico provides that the legislature, by a majority vote of all members elected to each house, may propose amendments revising the constitution and that proposed amendments must then be submitted to the voters of the state for approval. The constitution of mexican, formally the political constitution of the united mexican states spanish. Constitution of the state of new mexico adopted january 21, 1911 preamble we, the people of new mexico, grateful to almighty god for the blessings of liberty, in order to secure the advantages of a state government, do ordain and establish this constitution. All of the titles, chapters, sections, and articles in this. New mexico sos, new mexico constitution findlaw, new mexico constitution. Pdf the constitution of mexico and the archaeology of. Viii political constitution of the united mexican states.
Constitution of the state of montana preamble we the people of montana grateful to god for the quiet beauty of our state, the grandeur of our mountains, the vastness of our rolling plains, and desiring to improve the quality of life, equality of opportunity and to. Mexicos constitution of 1917 with amendments through. Beginning at a point on the western boundary of the state of missouri, where the thirtyseventh parallel of north latitude crosses the same. Mexicos constitution of 1917 with amendments through 2015.