Sentence examples for introducing a new constitution from inspiring English sources

As king, Hassan tried to democratize the Moroccan political system by introducing a new constitution (1962) that provided for a popularly elected legislature while maintaining a strong executive branch headed by the king.

When the unrest that swept the Arab world after the fall of President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia on Jan . 14 , 2011reached Morocco, King Mohammed VI responded quickly, introducing a new constitution to grant greater freedoms with a limited redistribution of power.

Within a few years, however, it was obvious that the regime intended to transform Chilean society and politics, closing the Congress, banning political parties, especially those of the Left, and introducing a new Constitution in 1980.

Rene declared the Seychelles a one-party state and introduced a new constitution.

In 1857 the liberals introduced a new constitution which mildly restricted that power.

He said he would proceed with plans to introduce a new constitution in 2006 that would be enacted two years later.

Coup leaders quickly established the National Committee for the Recovery of Democracy and Restoration of the State to govern the country and a week later introduced a new constitution.

In an effort to solidify his rule, Obote introduced a new constitution that abolished all the kingdoms and other remnants of federalism in the country.

In response, Kaunda in 1972 imposed one-party rule on Zambia, and in 1973 he introduced a new constitution that ensured his party's uncontested rule.

The junta is planning to introduce a new constitution and carry out nationwide elections next year, the first since 1990, although a date has not been announced.

As president he introduced a new constitution for South Africa and set up the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate past abuses of human rights.