Constitution Act

The Constitution Act is the name of several acts, notably:

  • The Act forming the original part of the Constitution of Australia
  • Several Acts forming part of the Constitution of Canada, such as,
    • The Constitution Act, 1867 (formerly called the British North America Act, 1867)
    • The Constitution Act, 1982
    • The Constitution Act (British Columbia)
  • Some laws in or formerly in the Constitution of New Zealand:
    • New Zealand Constitution Act 1846
    • New Zealand Constitution Act 1852
    • Constitution Act 1986
  • Niue Constitution Act

Famous quotes containing the words constitution and/or act:

    “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
    —Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790)

    “Each act of criticism is general
    But, in cutting itself off from all the others,
    Explicit enough.”
    —John Ashbery (b. 1927)