Constitution Day Date: June 25, 2009
Constitution Day is celebrated by Puerto Rico.
Constitution Day is the day celebrated to show respect and honor to the constitution of the country. This is celebrated annually once a year on the day when the constitution of the country is made or when any change has occurred in the monarchy of the constitution. Constitution Day of Puerto Rico is celebrated on July 25.
Puerto Rico Constitution Day History
Every country has got its constitution and fundamental rights of the individuals are embedded in those constitution. The constitution of Puerto Rico consists of basically nine articles. These articles will help you to know about the structure of government in details along with the function of different institutions it has, Bills of the rights and many information regarding the common wealth. Being a part of commonwealth of United States, its constitution is forced to stick to the postulates of the U.S. constitution.
The constitution was headed towards the government on March 3, 1952 and the whole process took few months and on July 25, it was made effective and the day came to be known as Commonwealth Constitution Day in the history of Puerto Rico.
The constitution was framed with a bit changes and giving Puerto Ricans a high degree of autonomy. The preamble of the constitution is made only to make the people understand rationale behind the constitution and even the loyalty of the constitution towards the principles of the Federal Constitution.
As there are several articles, let us know in brief what each article deals with. The first article starts with establishing or making up the new government for Puerto Rico. Second one tells about your rights and even makes it clear that all men are equal before the law, they are not discriminated on basis of anything whether caste, creed or color. Article three provides you with the legislative power and gives details about Bicameral legislature. The rest of the articles also have much stored in it.
Puerto Rico Constitution Day Traditions and Activities
Puerto Rico is a part of the constitution of US. So, it also celebrates and enjoys all the public holidays of the US. It has a republican form of government and the head of the state is none other than the president of the United States. The approval day i.e. July 25, of commonwealth constitution brought about great changes in the civil government of the Puerto Rico islands. Islands are also known for its culture, festivals, sports and many more.
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