Basic law
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The term Basic Law is used in some places as an alternate to "constitution". A Basic Law is either a codified constitution, or in countries with uncodified constitutions, a law given to have constitution powers and effect. The name is usually used to imply an interim or transitory nature, or avoid attempting a claim to being "the highest law", often for religious reasons.
The special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China, namely Hong Kong and Macau, have basic laws as their constitutional documents. The basic laws are the highest authority, respectively, in the regions, while the rights of amendment and interpretation rest with the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China.
List of Basic Laws
- Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany
- Basic Law of Hong Kong
- Basic Laws of Israel
- Basic Law of Macau
- Basic Law of Oman
- Basic Law of Qatar
- Basic Law of Saudi Arabia
- Basic Law of Sinuiju Special Administrative Region
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