Controversial since its discovery, it is depicted here as a keystone in caracallas attempt to revolutionise the public image of the severan dynasty after murdering his brother. Apr 09, 2009 the war included france and prussia but the north german confederation and the south german states of baden, wurttemberg and bavaria. The antonine constitution an edict for the caracallan. The decision was formalized by a plebiscite december 8, 1974. The first charges a conspiracy to violate the espionage act of june 15, 1917, by causing and attempting to cause insubordination, in the military and naval forces of the united states, and to obstruct the recruiting and enlistment service of the united states, when the united states was at war with the german empire, towit, that the defendant. German empire and constitution of the german confederation 1871 see more constitution of the german empire. The second german constitution, adopted by the reichstag on 14 april 1871 and proclaimed by the emperor on 16 april, was substantially based upon bismarcks north german constitution. The empire had a parliament called the reichstag, which was elected by universal male suffrage. Pauls church paulskirchenverfassung, officially named the constitution of the german empire verfassung des deutschen reiches of 28 march 1849, was an unsuccessful attempt to create a unified german nation state in the successor states of the holy roman empire organised in the german confederation. When did the region of southern germany join the german empire. In a departure from the second paragraph, the law can, in accordance with belgiums international and supranational obligations, establish a right to vote.
At this time napoleon iii down fell and it also marked the end of second french empire. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. In the decade before the first world war, the german empire was criticized. How to say constitution in german whats the german word for constitution. Translation for constitution of the german empire of 28 march 1849. Basic law of the federal republic of germany simple. Constitutions of the german empire and german states zeydel, edwin h. The revolutions in the german states developed in most of the 38 states of germany that were loosely bound together in the german confederation after the congress of vienna in 1815. The constitution, in spite of its title, already names the federal state german empire deutsches reich. Grundgesetz basic law in english translation with revisions through 2002 provided by the german federal government. The official name of the republic remained that of the german reich. Constitution of the german democratic republic preamble.
A very short introduction very short introductions loughlin, martin on. Over 100,000 german translations of english words and phrases. Links to this dictionary or to single translations are very welcome. From its origins in 1871, the empire was governed under the constitution. The weimar constitution provided for a popularly elected president who was given considerable power over foreign policy and the armed forces. On august 11, 1919, friedrich ebert, a member of the social democratic party and the provisional president of the german reichstag government, signs a new. Even though it only lasted for four years, the north german confederation is of particular. Deutsches reich, was the german state from 1918 to 1933.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The reich constitution of august 11th 1919 weimar constitution with modifications 1 the german people, united in its tribes and inspirited with the will to renew and strengthen its reich in liberty and justice, to serve peace inward and outward and to promote social progress, has adapted this constitution. The german empire was founded on january 18, 1871, in the aftermath of three successful wars by the north german state of prussia. A provisional constitution had been in effect since january 1, 1871, but it consisted of various components. English german online dictionary developed to help you share your knowledge with others. Pages in category constitutions of germany the following pages are in this category, out of total.
Constitution of the german democratic republic 1968. In english, this document is generally known as the. Introduction to the basic and the constitutional law on jurispedia. In continuation of the revolutionary tradition of the german working class and supported by release from fascism the people of the german democratic republic in agreement with the processes of the historical development of our epoch carried out and arranges its right to social, economic, national and national selfdetermination. Article 48 also gave the president emergency decree powers to protect the republic from crises initiated by its opponents on either the left or the right. This is from the unification of germany when wilhelm i of prussia was made german kaiser to when the third emperor wilhelm ii was removed from power at the end of the. Over 100,000 english translations of french words and phrases. Revolutions of 1848 in the german states simple english. The irish language as the national language is the first official language.
Constitutions of the german empire and german states by. Under the constitution, the imperial chancellor, whom the kaiser appointed and who was not dependent on the confidence of a parliamentary majority, was. As america became an overseas empire, a handful of remarkable puerto ricans debated with us legislators, presidents, judges, and others over who was a citizen and what citizenship meant. Grundgesetz basic law in the german original provided by the german federal government.
The constitution of the empire of japan hanover college. The basic law for the federal republic of germany german. German translation of constitution collins englishgerman. Translation for constitution in the free englishgerman dictionary and many other german translations. It can be translated into english as federal council.
Basic law for the federal republic of germany deutscher. An ordinance of 1892 dealt with the official use of the colours. Constitution of the german confederation 1871 wikipedia. The new germany faced huge problems, not least those caused by its punishment in. Bismarcks belief in practical goals instead of political theory was called realpolitik. The german empire from 1871 to 1918, as well as earlier confederations, and the monarchies it consisted of was also a constitutional monarchysee constitution of the german empire. The german empire was founded in 1871, after three successful wars by the north german state of prussia. Article 20constitutional principles right of resistance. Constitution meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Constitution of the german empire of 28 march 1849. Frankfurter reichsverfassung, frv or constitution of st. Greece until 1973 when constantine ii was deposed by the military government. The constitution of the german reich was the basic law of germany from 1871 to 1919. Basic law for the federal republic of germany gesetze im internet.
On 10 december 1870, the north german confederation reichstag renamed the confederation the german empire and gave the title of german emperor to william i, the king of prussia, as bundesprasidium of the confederation. This new imperial constitution reichsverfassung was passed on april 16, 1871, and came into effect on may 4. English translation of constitution collins french. Seidler, describes this work of pufendorf as an account of german constitutional law detailing the historical relations between the emperor and. Basic law for the federal republic of germany wikipedia. More information contains translations by tu chemnitz and mr honeys business dictionary german english. Because of the highly substantive and ideological content of most french constitutions, the best way to change them has been to replace. Lawmaking power would be shared between the federal reichstag and state landtags. German empire simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The weimar republic inherited the obligations of and responsibility for the empire s role as a belligerent in the war for the purposes of the paris peace conference at versailles. Article one tells who may become a representative, and who may become a senator. National flag article 7 the national flag is the tricolour of green, white and orange. The blackwhitered tricolour remained the flag of germany until the end of the german empire in 1918, in the final days of world war i. The constitution in simple english 2010 elizabeth claire, inc summary the preamblebeginning words of the constitution tells why it was written.
It came into effect the following day, 1 january 1871. Constitution of the united states we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to. Almost citizens lays out the tragic story of how the united states denied puerto ricans full citizenship following annexation of the island in 1898. Dainippon teikoku kenpo, known informally as the meiji constitution. Constitution of the german empire wikisource, the free online library. The british, who had paid scant attention to germanys emergence as an. The constitution of the german empire of 16 april 1871, which came into effect on 4 may 1871. Literal translation has been used for the brief provisions of basic rights chapter i. The constitution and the other laws concerning political rights, establish, apart from this status, the necessary conditions for the exercising of these rights.
In 1871, the german empire was established, following the defeat of france in the franco prussian warthe last of germanys unification wars of which the first two were fought against denmark and prussia, this did not however result in a new constitution as that of the north german. German bundestag the empire 18711918 deutscher bundestag. The treaty of versailles with the allies was negotiated and signed by the first german government of the weimar republic, the successor state to imperial germany. Based largely on the constitution of the north german confederation from 1867, the empire s constitution was a mixture of monarchical and democratic elements, balancing centralizing and federalist features. Aug 18, 2019 in english, this document is generally known as the constitution of the german empire to differentiate it from its 1919 republican successor which had a treaty between its signatories, the north german confederation and four southern german states, adding those states as members of the confederation, and giving the enlarged entity a new. To these states belonged austria as well though hungary that was part of the austrianhungarian empire was not part of the german confederation. This constitution is thus valid for the entire german people.
Rechtsphilosophie overview countries keys persons organizations links download synonyms. The english language is recognised as a second official language. Verfassung des deutschen reiches was the basic law of the german empire of 18711919, enacted 16 april 1871. In the case of the german empire, the official name was deutsches reich that is properly translated as german realm because the official position of head of state in the constitution of the german empire was officially a presidency of a confederation of german states led by the king of prussia who would assume the title of german emperor. This broad empire dominated central europe politically, militarily, and eco. Deutsches kaiserreich, officially deutsches reich, sometimes referred to as imperial germany was the german nation state that existed from the unification of germany in 1871 until the abdication of emperor wilhelm ii in 1918. Austrias constitution of 1920, reinstated in 1945, with amendments through 2009. Meiji kenpo, was the constitution of the empire of japan which was proclaimed on february 11, 1889, and remained in force between november 29, 1890 and may 2, 1947.
Learn more about the history and significance of the german empire in this article. Verfassung des deutschen reiches was the basic law of the german empire of 18711918, from 16 april 1871, coming into effect on 4 may 1871. Full text of constitutions of the german empire and german states see other formats. The weimar constitution the weimar republic 19181929. The constitution of the german empire verfassung des deutschen reiches was the basic law of the german empire of 18711918, from 16 april 1871, coming into effect on 4 may 1871. The new constitution constitution of the german confederation and the title emperor came into effect on 1 january 1871. In the case o the german empire, the offeecial name wis deutsches reich that is properly translatit as german realm acause the offeecial poseetion o heid o state in the constitution o the german empire wis offeecially a presidency o a confederation o german states led bi the keeng o proushie who would assume the title o german emperor as. List of translations starting with the same letters. The national government would have exclusive power in areas of foreign relations, defence, currency and some other areas. Constitutions of the german empire and german states. In english, this document is generally known as the constitution of the german empire to differentiate it from its 1919 republican successor which had a treaty between its signatories. Full text of constitutions of the german empire and. Many of their design ideas, and some of their terms, came from the example of the holy roman empire.
Germanys constitution of 1949 with amendments through 2012. It is from it that the choice was made to call the members states, from the german stadt, and to adopt the electoral college, consisting of electors as the method of electing the president. The basic law was approved on 8 may 1949 in bonn, and, with the signature of the occupying western allies of world war ii on 12 may, came into effect on 23 may. The german empire deutsches reich or deutsches kaiserreich in the german language is the name for a group of german countries from january 18, 1871 to november 9, 1918.
Irelands constitution of 1937 with amendments through 2012. Translation for written constitution in the free englishgerman dictionary and many other german translations. Constitution, constitutions, state, constitutional law publisher washington. Learn more in the cambridge englishgerman dictionary. Furthermore, although he could not declare war without the consent of the bundesrat he could act on his own authority in case of attack by a foreign power against the territory or the coasts of the german confederation. The german emperor was the absolute chief of the forces of the empire on sea and land. Prussia remained the dominant force in the nation until the empire s demise at the end of another war in 1918.
Aug 18, 2019 the constitution of the empire of japan birth of the constitution of japan official english translation, as html file. As a term, it is an unofficial historical designation that derives its name from the city of weimar, where its constitutional assembly first took place. Frances constitution of 1958 with amendments through 2008. The constitution of the german empire was the basic law of the german empire of 18711918. Germany and prussia became victorious which brought german unification under king william i of prussia. English translation of constitution the official collins frenchenglish dictionary online. This is usually the constitution called the bismarcksche reichsverfassung brv or rv.
Motives for writing constitution preamble right to self determination conscious of their responsibility before god and man, inspired by the determination to promote world peace as an equal partner in a united europe, the german people, in the exercise of their constituent power, have adopted this basic law. In 1871, the german empire was established, following the defeat of france in the franco prussian warthe last of germanys unification wars of which the first two were fought against denmark and prussia, this did not however result in a new constitution as that of the north german confederation was maintained. Austrias constitution of 1920, reinstated in 1945, with. The translation includes the amendments to the act by article 1 of the act of 28 march 2019 federal law gazette i p. German historians often refer to it as bismarcks imperial constitution, in german the bismarcksche reichsverfassung. Bismarcks german empire extended far to the eastbeyond the east prussian city of k6nigsberg now kaliningrad in the north, and as far as silesia in the southeast and the newly annexed provinces of alsace and lorraine including strabburg in the west. Article 116 definition of german restoration of citizenship article 117 suspended entry into force of two basic rights article 118 new delimitation of baden and wurttemberg article 118a new delimitation of berlin and brandenburg article 119 refugees and expellees article 120 occupation costs burdens resulting from the war. The new german constitution english edition ebooks em.
Full text of constitutions of the german empire and german. Defeat in 1918 led to the kaisers abdication, a republic and a new constitution. Constitution of the german empire wikisource, the free. The german empire consisted originally of 26, and later as of 1876 25 constituent states and an imperial territory, the largest of which was prussia. German translation of constitution the official collins englishgerman dictionary online. Pdf copy of the basic lawwith revisions through 2000 provided by the bundestag. German historians often refer to it as bismarcks imperial constitution, in german the bismarcksche reichsverfassung brv. The weimar constitution recognised the 17 german states and allowed for their continuation. Prussia remained the dominant force in the nation until the empires demise at the end of another war in 1918. In the antonine constitution, alex imrie approaches the famous edict of ad 212 from numerous angles, offering an assessment of its rationale that is rooted in the dynamic period of the early third century. France, germany, and italy, as well as most noneuropean countries influenced by continental concepts of constitutionalism, have no record of unbroken constitutional fidelity similar to that found in britain and the u. Within a sevenyear period denmark, the habsburg monarchy, and france were vanquished in short, decisive conflicts. Constitution of the empire of japan wikisource, the free. The german empire retained black, white, and red as its national colours.
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