1955 Constitution of Ethiopia

Emperor Haile Selassie proclaimed a revised constitution in November 1955 of the Ethiopian Empire. The new constitution was intended to improve Ethiopia's international image. While it consolidated the Emperor's absolutist powers it introduced concepts such as the separation of powers and expanded the role of the Ethiopian parliament. It was abrogated in 1974 with the Ethiopian revolution of that year which resulted in the abolition of the monarchy by the Derg.

1955 Constitution of Ethiopia
The introduction page of constitution
Overview
JurisdictionEthiopian Empire
Created4 November 1955 (1955-11-04)
SystemAbsolute monarchy
Chambers
  • Senate
  • Chamber of Deputies
ExecutiveParliament
Repealed15 September 1974 (1974-09-15)
Author(s)
  • A.H. Garretson
  • John Spencer
  • Edgar Burlington
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