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The new constitution, ratified on 11 November 1968, declared the Maldives "an independent and free state". According to the fifth constitution, the president of the Maldives was to be elected through a secret vote of the 54 member People's Majlis. This constitution was amended thrice, in 1970, 1972 and 1975 respectively. [3]
The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the Maldives was amended on 8 December 2019. This amendment now states the terms for the councils as well as voting for members of the council. This amendment now states the terms for the councils as well as voting for members of the council.
Amendment to Article 3(a), 3(b): Any modification of the territory of the Maldives must be enacted through a law passed by three-fourths of all members of the parliament. [ 3 ] Amendment to Article 115(e): Expand the president's powers, granting authority to determine key national policies, provide advice and guidance to state agencies, and ...
A 1968 referendum approved a constitution making Maldives a republic with executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. The constitution was amended in 1970, 1972, 1975, and 1997 and again in 2008. Ibrahim Nasir, Prime Minister under the pre-1968 sultanate, became president and held office from 1968 to 1978.
The Maldives had become independent in 1965. A new constitution was approved in a March 1968 referendum, changing the country from a constitutional monarchy under Sultan Muhammad Fareed Didi into a republic. Prime Minister Ibrahim Nasir was chosen as president by the People's Majlis and then confirmed in a public vote in September 1968. [2]
A constitutional referendum was held in the Maldives on 17 and 18 April 1952. The new constitution would convert the country from a monarchy to a republic. The new constitution would convert the country from a monarchy to a republic.
The constitution of the Maldives was re-written in 2008, and the composition, electorates and powers of the Majlis changed drastically. For example, after the change, Majlis had 85 seats, one from each electorate, has an elected speaker from among members, has substantially expanded powers, has been elected in multi-party elections since 2009 ...
The current Constitution of Maldives was ratified by President Maumoon on 7 August 2008, and came into effect immediately, replacing and repealing the constitution of 1998. This new constitution includes a judiciary run by an independent commission, and independent commissions to oversee elections and fight corruption.