Constitution of Papua New Guinea
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The Constitution of Papua New Guinea is the country's supreme legal document that establishes its system of government, fundamental rights, and national principles following independence.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Constitution of Papua New Guinea Context triple: [Queen of Papua New Guinea, constitutionalDocuments, Constitution of Papua New Guinea]
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A.
Constitution of Solomon Islands
The Constitution of Solomon Islands is the supreme legal document that establishes the country’s system of government, defines the powers of its institutions, and guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms for its citizens.
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B.
Constitution of Queensland
The Constitution of Queensland is the fundamental legal document that outlines the structure, powers, and functions of the state government of Queensland, Australia.
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C.
Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda
The Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda is the supreme legal document that establishes the country's system of government, defines the powers of its institutions, and guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to its citizens.
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D.
Parliament of Fiji
The Parliament of Fiji is the unicameral national legislature responsible for making laws and overseeing the government of the Republic of Fiji.
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E.
Constitution of Zimbabwe
The Constitution of Zimbabwe is the supreme legal document that defines the structure, powers, and fundamental principles of the Zimbabwean state and its government.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Constitution of Papua New Guinea Target entity description: The Constitution of Papua New Guinea is the country's supreme legal document that establishes its system of government, fundamental rights, and national principles following independence.
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A.
Constitution of Solomon Islands
The Constitution of Solomon Islands is the supreme legal document that establishes the country’s system of government, defines the powers of its institutions, and guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms for its citizens.
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B.
Constitution of Queensland
The Constitution of Queensland is the fundamental legal document that outlines the structure, powers, and functions of the state government of Queensland, Australia.
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C.
Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda
The Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda is the supreme legal document that establishes the country's system of government, defines the powers of its institutions, and guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to its citizens.
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D.
Parliament of Fiji
The Parliament of Fiji is the unicameral national legislature responsible for making laws and overseeing the government of the Republic of Fiji.
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E.
Constitution of Zimbabwe
The Constitution of Zimbabwe is the supreme legal document that defines the structure, powers, and fundamental principles of the Zimbabwean state and its government.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
national constitution
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supreme law ⓘ |
| adoptedOn | 1975-09-16 ⓘ |
| amendmentRequires | special majority in the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea ⓘ |
| cameIntoForceOn | 1975-09-16 ⓘ |
| contains |
Basic Social Obligations
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National Goals and Directive Principles ⓘ Preamble ⓘ provisions on amendment procedures ⓘ provisions on citizenship ⓘ provisions on emergency powers ⓘ provisions on provincial and local-level government ⓘ provisions on public finance ⓘ provisions on the executive ⓘ provisions on the judiciary ⓘ provisions on the structure of the legislature ⓘ |
| country | Papua New Guinea ⓘ |
| defines |
Papua New Guinea as an independent sovereign state
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fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals in Papua New Guinea ⓘ national symbols of Papua New Guinea ⓘ |
| draftedBy |
Constituent Assembly of Papua New Guinea
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linked to:
House of Assembly of Papua and New Guinea
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| establishes |
National Court of Justice of Papua New Guinea
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National Executive Council of Papua New Guinea ⓘ Office of the Governor-General of Papua New Guinea ⓘ
linked to:
Governor-General of Papua New Guinea
Office of the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea ⓘ
linked to:
Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
Parliament of Papua New Guinea ⓘ
linked to:
National Parliament of Papua New Guinea
Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea ⓘ judicial system of Papua New Guinea ⓘ system of government of Papua New Guinea ⓘ |
| followsFrom | independence of Papua New Guinea ⓘ |
| guarantees |
freedom of assembly and association
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freedom of conscience, thought and religion ⓘ freedom of expression ⓘ protection from inhuman treatment ⓘ protection from unjust deprivation of property ⓘ protection of personal liberty ⓘ protection of the right to life ⓘ |
| inspiredBy |
Christian values
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Melanesian customary values ⓘ Westminster system ⓘ principles of liberal democracy ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Papua New Guinea ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalStatus | supreme law of Papua New Guinea ⓘ |
| predecessor | colonial legal framework of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea ⓘ |
| recognizes |
Papua New Guinea as a unitary state
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customary law as part of the underlying law ⓘ |
| shortTitle |
Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea
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linked to:
Constitution of Papua New Guinea
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| subjectTo | interpretation by the Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea ⓘ |
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Subject: Constitution of Papua New Guinea Description of subject: The Constitution of Papua New Guinea is the country's supreme legal document that establishes its system of government, fundamental rights, and national principles following independence.
Referenced by (35)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
National Parliament of Papua New Guinea
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canAmend
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Constitution of Papua New Guinea (under specified procedures)
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linked to: Constitution of Papua New Guinea
Constitution of Papua New Guinea
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shortTitle
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Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea
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linked to: Constitution of Papua New Guinea
subject linked to:
Parliament
National Executive Council of Papua New Guinea
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establishedBy
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Constitution of Papua New Guinea 1975
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linked to: Constitution of Papua New Guinea
National Goals and Directive Principles
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enshrinedIn
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Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea
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linked to: Constitution of Papua New Guinea
National Goals and Directive Principles
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constitutionalPart
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Preamble of the Constitution of Papua New Guinea
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linked to: Constitution of Papua New Guinea
linked to: Constitution of Papua New Guinea
Bougainville House of Representatives
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associatedWithDocument
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Papua New Guinea Constitution (autonomy provisions)
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linked to: Constitution of Papua New Guinea
President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville
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hasLegalBasis
→
Constitution of Papua New Guinea
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National Parliament of Papua New Guinea
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hasConstitutionalBasis
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Constitution of Papua New Guinea
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subject linked to:
National Parliament
subject linked to:
Supreme Court
subject linked to:
Supreme Court