The Constitution of Monaco, first adopted in 1911 and heavily revised by Prince Rainier III on December 17, 1962, outlines three branches of government, including several administrative offices and a number of councils, who share advisory and legislative power with the Prince. 1911 was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Rainier III ruled Monaco from 1949 to 2005. ... December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Prince(ss) of Monaco is a title given to certain members of the princely family of Monaco. ...

The constitution also defines the line of succession to the Monegasque throne; this section was modified on April 2, 2002. The line of succession to the Monegasque Throne passes to the descendants of the reigning Prince of Monaco in accordance with male-preference primogeniture. ... 2 April is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 273 days remaining. ... 2002(MMII) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Executive branch

The Prince retains the highest executive power, but the principality's head of government is the Minister of State, who presides over a three-member Council of Government, helps advise the Prince, and is responsible for enforcing the laws. The Minister of State is the head of the government of Monaco, though he is appointed by and subordinate to the Prince of Monaco. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Council of Government of Monaco is the Princes governing body. ...

The principality's local affairs (i.e., the administration of the four quarters of Monaco-Ville, La Condamine, Monte Carlo, and Fontvieille) are directed by the Communal Council, which consists of fifteen elected members and is presided over by the Mayor. Palace in Monaco-Ville Monaco-Ville is the old fortified town of Monaco and the official capital of the country. ... La Condamine is the second oldest area in Monaco. ... Monte Carlo is a very wealthy section of the city-state of Monaco known for its casino, gambling, beaches, glamour, and sightings of famous people. ... Categories: Stub | Monaco ... The Communal Council is the body responsible for the civil administration of the four quartiers of the Principality of Monaco. ...

Legislative branch

Under the 1962 constitution, the Prince shares his power with the unicameral National Council, the Principality's legislative body. Though it is independent of the Prince and may act contrary to his wishes, his signature is required to confirm any of its proposed laws. 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The National Council (French: Conseil National) is the parliament (legislative body) of the Principality of Monaco. ...

Judicial branch

Legal power is invested in the Prince, who delegates legal procedures to the various courts, which dispense justice in his name. The independence of the judges is guaranteed by the constitution. The Supreme Court of Monaco is composed of five chief members and two assistant judges named by the Prince on the basis of nominations by the National Council and other government bodies. The Supreme Court is the highest court for judicial appeals and also interprets the constitution when necessary. Monaco's legal system, closely related to that of France, is patterned after the Napoleonic Code. The National Council (French: Conseil National) is the parliament (legislative body) of the Principality of Monaco. ... The original Napoleonic Code, or Code Napoléon (originally called the Code civil des français, or civil code of the French), was the French civil code, established at the behest of Napoléon. ...

External links

• Constitution de la Principauté (in French)