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Spanish Constitution of 1978 (unannotated)

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Spanish Constitution (1978)
the Government of Spain, translated by the Ministry of the Presidency

Original drafted in 1978.

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S p a n i s h





C o n s t i t u t i o n

PREAMBLE


The Spanish Nation, desiring to establish justice, liberty, and security, and to promote the well being of all its members, in the exercise of its sovereignty, proclaims its will to:

Guarantee democratic coexistence within the Constitution and the laws, in accordance with a fair economic and social order.

Consolidate a State of Law which ensures the rule of law as the expression of the popular will.

Protect all Spaniards and peoples of Spain in the exercise of human rights, of their culture and traditions, languages and institutions. Promote the progress of culture and of the economy to ensure a dignified quality of life for all.

Establish an advanced democratic society, and

Cooperate in the strengthening of peaceful relations and effective cooperation among all the peoples of the earth.

Therefore, the Cortes pass and the Spanish people ratifies the following


CONSTITUTION

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