Constitution of the Liechtenstein

The Constitution of Liechtenstein was promulgated on 5 October 1921, replacing the 1862 constitution. It was granted by Johann II, Prince of Liechtenstein, and established the rule of parliamentary democracy mixed with that of constitutional monarchy, as well as providing for referendums on decisions of the Landtag. It also abolished the three seats in the Landtag appointed by the Prince and lowered the voting age from 24 to 21.

The constitution has twelve chapters:

Chapter I. The Principality

Chapter II. The Reigning Prince

Chapter III. Responsibilities of the State

Chapter IV. General Rights and Obligations of Liechtenstein Citizens

Chapter V. The Parliament

Chapter VI. The National Committee

Chapter VII. The Government

Chapter VIII. The Courts

A. General Provisions

B. The Ordinary Courts

C. The Administrative Court

D. The Constitutional Court

Chapter IX. Administrative Bodies and Civil Servants

Chapter X. The Municipalities

Chapter XI. Constitutional Amendments and Interpretation

Chapter XII. Final Clauses