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	www.stortinget.no > The Constitution
		The representatives elected in the aforesaid manner shall constitute the Storting of the Kingdom of Norway.
		As soon as the Storting is constituted, the King, or whoever he appoints for the purpose, shall open its proceedings with a speech, in which he shall inform it of the state of the Realm and of the issues to which he particularly desires to call the attention of the Storting.
		An amendment to the Constitution adopted in the manner aforesaid shall be signed by the President and the Secretary of the Storting, and shall be sent to the King for public announcement in print as an applicable provision of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Norway.
	www.stortinget.no /english/constitution.html (6659 words)

	Constitution of Norway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Constitution of Norway was first adopted on May 16, 1814 by the Norwegian Constituent Assembly at Eidsvoll (a small town north of the country's capital, Christiania), then signed and dated May 17.
		The Norwegian constitution was inspired by the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the French revolution in 1789 and the subsequent U.S. and French constitutions, and was considered one of the most radical constitutions in the world at that time.
		Universal male suffrage was introduced in Norway in 1898 and universal suffrage in 1913 by amendments of the constitution.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Constitution_of_Norway (933 words)

	Norway
		Norway was made a province of Denmark (1536), forced to accept Christian III as king (ruled 1535–59), and compelled to adopt the Lutheran faith.
		Norway suffered considerably in the constant wars between Sweden and Denmark (the former having seceded from the union in the early 16th century), losing the provinces of Härjedalen and Jämtland in 1645 and Bohuslän in 1658.
		In February 1948 Norway announced its agreement with the aims of the Marshall Plan, by which US aid was channelled into the war-torn countries of Europe, and undertook to participate in the economic cooperation of the 16 Marshall Plan countries.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /reference/encyclopaedia/hutchinson/m0019834.html (3515 words)

	Norwegian Constitution Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Norwegian Constitution Day is the National Day of Norway and is an official national holiday each year.
		The Norwegian Constitution was signed at Eidsvoll on May 17 in the year 1814.
		All over Norway, children's parades with an abundance of flags form the central elements of the celebration.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Norwegian_Constitution_Day (1193 words)

	Constitution Finder
		Nations of the world are linked to their constitutional text posted somewhere on the Internet.
		We would appreciate both your direction to internet sites where other constitutions may be found and your contribution of the texts of constitutions not yet accessible on the Internet.
		We seek not only constitutions in effect, and their amendments, but also constitutions which have been superseded as well as drafts not yet acted upon or else abandoned.
	confinder.richmond.edu (105 words)

	Odin Archive - The Constitution of the Kingdom of Norway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The representatives elected in the aforesaid manner shall constitute the Storting of the Kingdom of Norway.
		As soon as the Storting is constituted, the King, or whoever he appoints for the purpose, shall open its proceedings with a Speech, in which he shall inform it of the state of the Realm and of the issues to which he particularly desires to call the attention of the Storting.
		An amendment to the Constitution adopted in the manner aforesaid shall be signed by the President and the Secretary of the Storting, and shall be sent to the King for public announcement in print, as an applicable provision of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Norway.
	www.odin.dep.no /odin/engelsk/norway/system/032005-990424 (6240 words)

	Norway: Norwegian Constitution Day - Nasjonaldagen 17. Mai - Bergen: Articles and useful information - Bergen Articles ...
		In 1380 Norway and Denmark were united under the same king, a union which eventually led to Norway's being integrated in a Danish-Norwegian single unified state with Denmark as the realm's dominant partner and Copenhagen as the unchallenged capital of the kingdom.
		Norway was the reward of the victorious commander in the field, in return for his and Sweden's support to the allies in the final reckoning with Napoleon.
		But the constitutional form of the Kingdom was in all main respects such as was laid down in the Constitution of 17 May, and the union with Sweden was so loose that it could be dissolved in 1905 without either kingdom being seriously affected as a result.
	www.bergen-guide.com /341.htm (2688 words)

	World Homes Network - Norway
		During the Viking period (8th-11th centuries), Vikings from Norway raided and later settled in the Orkney and Shetland Islands, and the Hebrides, and on the west coast of Scotland, and the east coast of Ireland.
		Norway was made a province of Denmark (1536), forced to accept Christian III as king (ruled 1535-59), and compelled to adopt the Lutheran faith.
		Norway suffered considerably in the constant wars between Sweden and Denmark (the former having seceded from the union in the early 16th century), losing the provinces of Hä rjedalen and Jämtland in 1645 and Bohuslän in 1658.
	www.world-homes.net /atlas/europe/Scandanavia/norway.htm (3277 words)

	Talk:Constitution of Norway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In fact, it was the determined fighting spirit of the badly trained and equiped Norwegian Arme which allowed Norway to keep it's constitution and be an independent nation, as compared to the Swedish king original plan to add combine the two nations as one country.
		The paragraph on religion in school may or may not be accurate, but it hasn't much to do with the history of the Norwegian constitution.
		I think it is relevant to show how the Constitution may change in the near future, as well as how it has changed in the past.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:Constitution_of_Norway (450 words)

	Harald I of Norway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The constitution of Norway is according to a tale somewhat a love story.
		Harald was therefore induced to take a vow not to cut nor comb his hair until he was sole king of Norway, and that ten years later he was justified in trimming it; whereupon he exchanged the epithet "Shockhead" for the one by which he is usually known.
		Their numbers were increased by malcontents from Norway, who resented Harald's claim of rights of taxation over lands, which the possessors appear to have previously held in absolute ownership.
	www.faroe-islands.net /ita/heraldI.html (289 words)

	Norway's Two Independence Days
		First, by way of background, Norway was ruled by the kings of Denmark from the 12th century until early in the 19th century (1814).
		However, on April 9, 1940, Nazi forces invaded the two neutral nations of Norway and Denmark under the guise of protecting them against an "Anglo-French Occupation'' and "To Protect Their Freedom and Independence.'' Germany's true motivation was to maintain its access through Norway to its ports on the North Sea.
		However, as Germany began invading Norway, the Royal family was forced to move deeper and deeper into the North to avoid capture and certain death.
	www.lawzone.com /half-nor/crispo.htm (943 words)

	Encyclopedia: Constitution of Norway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		A constituent assembly is a body elected with the purpose of drafting, and in some cases, adopting a constitution.
		The Constitution of Norway was first adopted in on May 17, 1814 by the Norwegian Constituent Assembly at Eidsvoll, with subsequent amendments, the most recent being adopted on July 23 1995.
		We seek not only constitutions in effect, and their amendments, but also constitutions which have been superseded as well as drafts not yet acted upon or else abandoned.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Constitution-of-Norway (2169 words)

	Norway: Constitution Day, May 17th
		The constitution of the Kingdom of Norway proclaimed by the Constituent Assembly at Eidsvold on the 17th of May 1814.
		Norway`s birthday is celebrated with party-clothed children and adults who walk in a parade singing.
		Norway was the first country in the world to grant full suffrage to women, in 1913.
	park.org /Cdrom/Pavilions/Stavanger/may17.html (3135 words)

	Norway Celebrations - Constitution Day 17th May - Syttende Mai
		Come the 17th May, thousands come out of their homes and businesses and parade through the streets of towns and cities to the sound of brass bands and celebration, blowing whistles, waving flags, singing songs, eating ice-cream and generally behaving like there was no tomorrow.
		In the 14th century Norway, Sweden, and Denmark were members of the Union of Kalmar.
		Norwegians were allowed to retain their constitution on condition that the Swedish king was to remain king of Norway.
	www.norwaydirect.co.uk /articles/17mai.asp (419 words)

	ICL - Norway - Constitution
		The representatives elected in the aforesaid manner shall constitute the Parliament [Storting] of the Kingdom of Norway.
		(1) As soon as the Parliament [Storting] is constituted, the King, or whoever he appoints for the purpose, shall open its proceedings with a Speech, in which he shall inform it of the state of the Realm and of the issues to which he particularly desires to call the attention of the Parliament [Storting].
		(2) An amendment to the Constitution adopted in the manner aforesaid shall be signed by the President and the Secretary of the Parliament [Storting], and shall be sent to the King for public announcement in print, as an applicable provision of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Norway.
	www.oefre.unibe.ch /law/icl/no00000_.html (6741 words)

	Norway - Pictures, Travel
		Norway remained neutral in World War I and proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of World War II.
		Norway opted to stay out of the EU during a referendum in November 1994.
		Accordingly, Norway has been saving its oil-boosted budget surpluses in a Government Petroleum Fund, which is invested abroad and now is valued at more than $43 billion.
	www.geographic-guide.com /europe/norway.htm (1277 words)

	Constitution of Norway
		The Constitution of Norway was first adopted on May 17, 1814 by the Norwegian Constituent Assembly at Eidsvoll (a small town north of the country's capital, Christiania).
		The constitution was inspired by the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the French revolution in 1789 and the subsequent U.S. and French constitutions, and was one of Europe's most radical constitutions at that time.
		After a short and relativly bloodless war with neighbouring Sweden, Norway was forced to enter into a personal union with Sweden and amend its constitution accordingly November 4 1814.
	www.keywordmage.net /co/constitution-of-norway.html (662 words)

	Norway Info - Articles - Norway's Constitution
		The Constitution, as laid down on 17 May 1814 by the Constituent Assembly at Eidsvoll (with subsequent amendments, the most recent being of 23 July 1995).
		The King may issue and repeal ordinances relating to commerce, customs tariffs, all economic sectors and the police; although these must not conflict with the Constitution or with the laws passed by the Storting (as hereinafter prescribed in Articles 77, 78 and 79).
		For the Storting to grant such consent, at least two thirds of the Members of the Storting shall be present, as required for proceedings for amending the Constitution.
	www.cyberclip.com /Katrine/NorwayInfo/Articles/Constitution.html (6225 words)

	17 May - Norway's Constitution Day (Norway - the official site in Tanzania)
		Every year on 17 May Norwegians fill the streets with cheers and flags in celebration of Norway's Constitution adopted in 1814.
		School children, many wearing national costumes, march in parades to the beat of thundering bands, and a resounding "Hurrah for the 17th of May!" can be heard throughout the day.
		Norway adopted it's Constitution in 1814 and it is event that is celebrated 17 May. The Norwegian Parliament, the Storting, held the first 17 May celebrations in 1836, and from then on the day was regarded as the nation day.
	www.norway.go.tz /culture (526 words)

	Article: AUTHORITATIVE INTERPRETATION OF THE CONSTITUTION, vol. 6.3
		In Norway, there is a principle of priority of national law, whereas in Finland such a principle is not in use.
		Perustuslaki, Section 42.2: 'The Speaker shall not refuse to include a matter on the agenda or a motion in a vote, unless he or she considers it to be contrary to the Constitution, another Act or a prior decision of the Parliament.
		In Norway, many fundamental norms that are taken account of in legal practice are unwritten; this is called constitutional customary law.
	www.ejcl.org /63/art63-1.html (7113 words)

	Parliamentary authority (from Norway) -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The Eidsvoll constitution of 1814 gave the Storting greater authority than parliamentary bodies had in any other country except the United States.
		A constitutional monarchy of northern Europe, Norway occupies the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, with coastlines on the Skagerrak, the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, and the Arctic Ocean.
		Norway is bounded on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the west by the North Sea, on the south by the Skagerrak Straits, and on the east by Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-39318 (774 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook -- Norway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Norway proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of World War II, but was nonetheless occupied for five years by Nazi Germany (1940-45).
		Norway opted to stay out of the EU during a referendum in November 1994; nonetheless, it contributes sizably to the EU budget.
		Norway asserts a territorial claim in Antarctica (Queen Maud Land and its continental shelf); despite recent discussions, Russia and Norway continue to dispute their maritime limits in the Barents Sea and Russia's fishing rights beyond Svalbard's territorial limits within the Svalbard Treaty zone
	www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/no.html (1406 words)

	Norweigan Law
		The Kingdom of Norway, often shortened to Norway, is a hereditary constitutional monarchy.
		As Chief of State, the Norweigan King is the symbol of national unity, however his functions are mainly ceremonial.
		The 1814 constitution grants executive powers to the king, nevertheless they are almost always exercised by the Council of Ministers in the name of the King The leader of the majority party or leader of a majority of coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the monarch with the approval of the Parliament.
	jurist.law.pitt.edu /world/norway.htm (344 words)

	May 17 - Norway's Constitution Day (Norway - the official site in the United States)
		May is the month when spring really blooms in Norway, and this influences the menu chosen for the day.
		While hot dogs and ice cream are popular with the children, the adult population often stick to cured meats, sausages, traditional sour cream porridge and many throw barbeques.
		Norway adopted its constitution in 1814, and it is this event that is celebrated May 17.
	www.norway.org /culture/heritage/nationalday.htm (582 words)

	Kingdom of Norway. Constitution
		ARTICLE 35.- As soon as the heir to the Throne has completed her or his eighteenth year, she or he is entitled to take a seat in the Council of State, although without a vote or responsibility.
		ARTICLE 74.- As soon as the Storting is constituted, the King, or whoever he appoints for the purpose, shall open its proceedings with a Speech, in which he shall inform it of the state of the Realm and of the issues to which he particularly desires to call the attention of the Storting.
		ARTICLE 112.- If experience shows that any part of this Constitution of the Kingdom of Norway ought to be amended, the proposal to this effect shall be submitted to the first, second or third Storting after a new General Election and be publicly announced in print.
	www.resdal.org /Archivo/d0000086.htm (6374 words)

	The Constitution of the Kingdom of Norway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		When a Prince entitled to succeed to the Crown of Norway is born, his name and the time of his birth shall be communicated to the first Storting held thereafter, and entered in the record of its proceedings.
		Before voting begins, the Constitution shall be read orally, in cities by the first magistrate and the priest in the countryside.
		As soon as the Storting is constituted, the King or the person he appoints for the purpose, shall open its proceedings with a speech, in which he shall inform it of the state of the Kingdom and of the subjects which he wishes to call to the particular attention of the Storting.
	faculty.weber.edu /lsather/constitution_of_Norway%201814.htm (4993 words)

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