THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE
CURRENT ROMANIAN CONSTITUTION ON 8
DECEMBER 1991
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE
CURRENT ROMANIAN CONSTITUTION ON 8
DECEMBER 1991
Author(s): Verginia VedinașSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, History, Social Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Editura Universitatii Petrol-Gaze din Ploiesti
Keywords: Constitution; rule of law; democracy; role
Summary/Abstract: This article aims to analyze the significance of the moment December 8th 1991, when the Constitution of Romania entered into force, in its initial form. It presents a brief history of the adoption of the 1991Constitution, which laid the foundations for a real transition from a totalitarian regime to a democratic regime in Romania. This has also led to the proclamation of December 8 as “Constitution Day” and the annual celebration of this day, through festivities which seek to highlight the value of our fundamental law and the role it has played in creating and strengthening the democratic rule of law, as it is declared by the first text of the fundamental law.
Journal: Jurnalul de Drept si Stiinte Administrative
- Issue Year: 2/2016
- Issue No: 6
- Page Range: 4-8
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English