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    The history of constitutions in Ethiopia began in 1931 with the introduction of a parliamentary system, though the monarch still held absolute power. Prior to 1974, Ethiopia was ruled under the divine right of kings based on legends that monarchs were descended from King Solomon. The 1995 constitution established a federal democratic republic and outlined citizens' rights and the division of powers between federal and regional states, serving as the supreme law.

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    The history of constitutions in Ethiopia began in 1931 with the introduction of a parliamentary system, though the monarch still held absolute power. Prior to 1974, Ethiopia was ruled under the divine right of kings based on legends that monarchs were descended from King Solomon. The 1995 constitution established a federal democratic republic and outlined citizens' rights and the division of powers between federal and regional states, serving as the supreme law.

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    The history of constitutions in Ethiopia began in 1931 with the introduction of a parliamentary system, though the monarch still held absolute power. Prior to 1974, Ethiopia was ruled under the divine right of kings based on legends that monarchs were descended from King Solomon. The 1995 constitution established a federal democratic republic and outlined citizens' rights and the division of powers between federal and regional states, serving as the supreme law.

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    The history of constitution in Ethiopia

    The formation of the modern Ethiopian state was completed by the end
    of the 19th century. Before 1974, the political system in Ethiopia was set
    up on the bass of the divine right of kings. Monarchs claimed to be
    elected by God.

    The divine power of Ethiopian monarchs is stated by in such document


    like Kibere Negest/ glory of kings/ and Fetha Negest/ Law of kings/.
    Kibere Negest is written legend about the Jewish origin of the Ethiopian
    monarchs. According to this legend, a queen of Ethiopia by the ame of
    Sheba paid a visit to the king of Israel, Solomon, for whom she bore a
    child. The son of Solomon, named Menelik l, became the king of
    Ethiopia and hence the founder of the so called Solomonic Dynasty. The
    Christian rulers of Ethiopia wanted to persuade the people about their
    divine power by associating themselves to Israel. Fetha Negest thus
    states “the king is the minister of God”. It further relates that opposing
    the king is sin.

    1931 Constitution

    The 1931 constitution of Ethiopia has brought some change by


    introducing a parliamentary system. However it gave absolute power to
    the monarch who, among other things had a right to

     Appoint members of the legislative body\


     Appoint or dismiss high- ranking civil and military officials
    including ministers
     Declare and end war
    Though some rights of citizens like freedom of movements and
    security of life and property exist in this constitution other
    more fundamental rights human and political rights of people
    are denied.

    1995 Constitution

    The 1931 constitution of Ethiopia was revised in 1955 with little


    improvement. Some of these improvements available in the
    revised constitution of 1955 include such rights like freedom of
    speech, freedom of press, and people’s participation of
    election of member of chambers of Senate.

    1987 Constitution

    The draft Constitution of the Derg was presented to the people


    for ratification in 1987. However this constitution allowed only
    one-party rule and quite naturally did not lead to a political
    transformation towards a truly democratic system. The
    president of Derg remained the absolute source of and mover
    of all powers of the one-party he represented.

    The 1955 Constitution

    The constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of


    Ethiopia:
     Establish the Federal and Democratic state structure
     Outlines the economic, social political and cultural
    rights of citizens
     States the powers and functions of the federal and
    regional states
     Outlines the principles of external relations
     States the sovereign authority of the states and its
    function
     Limits the power of government
     Serves as the supreme law of motion

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