The current version of the Constitution of Romania, as published in the Official Gazette of 31 October 2003, following the approval of amendments in a referendum on 18 October.
Created
21 November 1991
Ratified
8 December 1991
Author(s)
Antonie Iorgovan et al.
Purpose
To replace the Communist 1965 constitution
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The current Constitution of Romania is the seventh permanent constitution in modern Romania's history. It is the fundamental governing document of Romania that establishes the structure of its government, the rights and obligations of citizens, and its mode of passing laws. It stands as the basis of the legitimacy of the Romanian government. Adopted on 21 November 1991, it was approved on 8 December 1991 in a national referendum and promulgated on the same day.
The constitution was amended once by a referendum on 18 October 2003. The new text took effect on 29 October 2003.
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