Hungary Constitution

Constitution: 18 August 1949, effective 20 August 1949; revised 19 April 1972; 18 October 1989; and 1997
note: 18 October 1989 revision ensured legal rights for individuals and constitutional checks on the authority of the prime minister and also established the principle of parliamentary oversight; 1997 amendment streamlined the judicial system

Definition: This entry includes the dates of adoption, revisions, and major amendments.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009