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The constitution of Ukraine

The adoption of a new Ukrainian constitution on the 28^th of June 1996 became an important event in the life of the people of Ukraine. Our country has long-standing constitutional traditions. The first Constitution of Ukraine was written by hetman Philip Orlyk in 1710. Being the first constitution in Europe it was notable for its profound democracy. The experience of the Ukrainian people's republic (1918) played a significant role in the constitutional process.

The constitution of the Ukrainian people's republic as approved by the Centralna Rada is the embodiment of the statehood principles of Ukraine. On the 24^th of October 1990 the constitutional commission was appointed by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The draft constitution was written during the first stage of its preparation (1990 - 1993). It was logically and juridically completed during the second stage (1994 - 1996). The draft constitution was published and went through nation-wide discussion. On the 28^th of June 1996 the Constitution was confirmed by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Principles of democracy common to all mankind are embodied in the Constitution. The basic economic, social, cultural, public and political rights are guaranteed by the Constitution. According to the Constitution, Ukraine is a sovereign, independent, democratic, social and juridical state. The territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine are proclaimed in the Constitution. The power in Ukraine belongs to the people. It is exercised through democratic elections and referendums and by state government bodies and self-governing institutions. The form of state government is a republic. The head of state is the president. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is the highest legislative body in the country. The principles of economic, political and ideological multiformity are proclaimed in the Constitution. All citizens have equal rights. People are proclaimed to be of the greatest social value to Ukraine. These and other regulations are successively developed in the chapters of the Constitution. The best national traditions are embodied in the Constitution, it creates the legal basis for regulation of social relations.