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President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak orders the constitution changed to allow multi-candidate presidential elections, asking

President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak orders the constitution changed to allow multi-candidate presidential elections, asking the Egyptian parliament to amend Article 76

The Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt was the former constitution of Egypt. It was adopted on 11 September 1971 through a public referendum. It was later amended in 1980, 2005, and 2007. It was proclaimed to update the democratic representative system in assertion of the rule of law, independence of the judiciary, and party plurality. On 13 February 2011, the Constitution was suspended following the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak as a result of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. On 30 March 2011, it was "effectively voided" after a new provisional constitution was passed by the country's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. It has since been superseded by the Egyptian Constitution of 2012 and the current Egyptian Constitution of 2014.

Historical Significance

The Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt was the former constitution of Egypt.

Key People

Hosni Mubarak

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on February 26, 2005?
The Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt was the former constitution of Egypt. It was adopted on 11 September 1971 through a public referendum. It was later amended in 1980, 2005, and 2007.
Why is President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak orders the constitution changed to allow mul... significant?
The Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt was the former constitution of Egypt.
Who was involved in President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak orders the constitution changed to allow mul...?
Key figures include Hosni Mubarak.

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