Constitution of Mexico - Essential Principles

Essential Principles

The constitution is founded on seven fundamental ideals:

  • A declaration of rights
  • Sovereignty of the nation
  • Separation of powers
  • Representative government
  • A federal system
  • Constitutional remedy
  • Supremacy of the state over the Church

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