Sentence examples for adopted a constitution from inspiring English sources

In 1884 the organization adopted a constitution.

In 1996, President Nelson Mandela's multiracial government adopted a constitution that emphasized civil and political rights.

Six years later the new country adopted a Constitution that implicitly recognized civilian control.

It also adopted a constitution, elected a lay-clerical Supreme Council, and unanimously elected Hodur bishop.

The group had its first AGM in March and said it adopted a constitution and "robust and appropriate systems".

In 1964, Afghanistan adopted a Constitution that made the country more progressive than many of its neighbors.

The state was forced to adopt a constitution shortly after the rebellion.

(In 1791, Vermont had been the first state to adopt a constitution prohibiting slavery).

With two-thirds majorities needed to draft and adopt a constitution, some measure of reconciliation was necessary to avoid deadlock.

After the overthrow of Brazil's imperial regime in 1889, the province became a federal state, adopting a constitution in 1891.

In the October Diploma of 1860 and the February Patent of 1861, Francis Joseph declared the end of neoabsolutism and his readiness to adopt a constitution.